Our own Woodland Park hosted MFG Cyclocross on Sunday. This was the first, and hopefully not the last, event of its kind at Woodland park. The rainy weather made the event even more exciting, and quite a bit muddier. All ages turned out to race and watch. You can go here to learn more about MFG Cyclocross.
The Seattle P-I reports a dryer fire yesterday around 63rd and Latona: Seattle fire crews were called to the report of a Wallingford house fire Tuesday afternoon, and found the small blaze started by a dryer in the basement, department spokeswoman Dana Vander Houwen said. Firefighters were called about 12:15 p.m. to the 6300 block of Latona Avenue Northeast, but no one was believed to be in the home when the fire started. Crews were ventilating the home about 12:30 p.m.,…
Breaking News: Hollywood Video's Wallingford location (45th St and 2nd Ave NE) is closed! Rob from 1st Ave NE reports: My next-door-neighbor just went to return a video to the 45th St Hollywood Video. It's GONE! CLEANED OUT! CLOSED! Double-bummer! We wonder if his roommate gets to keep that video, or do the late charges start racking up? Charlie also writes and suggests someone put in a gym. We think it would be a great spot for Lunchbox Laboratory. Show Dick's…
All sortsa exciting things happening up at Cutz salon. If you've been wondering what's going into that building that used to be a dry cleaners behind Murphy's, you need wonder no longer: CUTZ Meridian Salon-Spa-Art opens tomorrow, Wed, Nov 18th. We understand that the existing location (4429 Wallingford Ave N.) will continue to operate as a salon, while the new location (4515 Meridian Ave N.) will also include massage and spa features. In a brilliant "We don't need an art walk…
Don't forget, the Wallyhood-sponsored auction isn't the only fundraiser for the Wallingford Senior Center. This Thursday November 19th from 6 - 8 pm, the Wallingford Chamber and Community Council are putting on a fundraiser with live music, a raffle, food and more, at the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave N):
The fundraising auction to help the Wallingford Senior Center is off to a roaring start (although there are still some amazing deals to be had by clever bidders). And over the past day, we've had a number of new donations, so if you didn't find something in the first batch, check out what we've added: Massage from Essential Life Therapy Your massage experience begins with a relaxing foot soak. We allow extra time so you never feel rushed and the little…
Walking home from her boyfriend's house Thursday at approximately 11pm, 24-year-old Wallingford resident Samantha had just crossed 38th St and Stone Way when she felt a tap on her shoulder. A man who had come up behind her without her noticing said, "Give me your bag." She replied, "No" and kept walking. He tapped her on the shoulder, again asking for her belongings. She again refused, yelled loudly and punched him in the stomach. He then showed her he was carrying…