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This just in from a neighbor: Leif Totusek, and Phil Sparks will be playing tonight (Wednesday) at Murphy’s Pub from 7-10pm.These two are great musicians.  They play jazz standards, originals and the occasional adaption of an African tune.  They have been playing together for over twenty years.  A very convivial customer base enjoys their Saturday brunch gigs. You may just spot some Wallyhood editors there too... And if you can't make it tonight, come out this Friday (2/18) for Murphy's 30th…

UPDATE: After posting this story, a representative of the McNett family reached out to us and clarified that their family had owned these buildings for over 100 years. The McNett family agreed to the property sale and development two years ago and have had no involvement with or control over the design and development. The real estate deal officially closed on February 23, 2022, and Blueprint Capital now owns both tax parcels. Development Plan A large development project at 4417 &…

This weekend, I was delighted to pass by the grand opening of Loxicha, a new Mexican food truck situated behind Murphy's pub. Not having had dinner yet, we had to pickup a few plates to take home. While we waited for our food, I got talking to one of the Cortez-Baños family. They are longtime Wallingford residents and are not new to the food business. They own another truck near Northgate. Loxicha is a place in Oaxaca from where the family hails.…

I happened past the intersection of Stone Way and 39th just now in time to see the fire department wrapping up after putting out a fire at 3837 Stone Way. This building was the former home of Aqua Serene, a plant nursery and seller of hydroponic and other gardening supplies. Across the street from All the Best Pet Care, the building has sat unused for many years, and you may know it better as a place to buy a Christmas tree.…

There are several bills with proposed amendments to land use law working their way though the legislature. In Washington, state law requires each city and county to prepare land use plans, sets minimum standards and establishes an Urban Growth Boundary to prevent major new housing development projects outside that boundary. It was adopted to avoid cities having to pay to extend sewer and water lines all the way out into the wilderness. The strong population growth in many cities in Washington…

If you’ve eaten at Westward or Ivar’s recently, purchased hardware at Dunn Lumber, biked on the Burke-Gilman trail, wandered east of Gas Works or tried driving along Northlake Way, then you have surely seen the encampment of RVs, in various states of disrepair, lining the north side of the street. Perhaps what first drew your eye was the enormous amount of trash piled up outside many of the vehicles. Or perhaps you witnessed the aftermath of one of the several fires…