It's been seven long years since Kitaro (1645 N. 45th St) went up in a roil of smoke and fire. Since then, it has stood a burned out husk, decorated occasionally with concert posters, interrupted only by the occasional rumor of change. Well, change looks like it is finally on the horizon (although not the change everyone may have hoped for). Mike Ruby spotted this proposal on the City of Seattle's website for the property: SDR - Construct 10,200 sq. ft.…
My husband Adam and I have been together for 25 years and have always had a mixed relationship. He is an atheist; I am a Catholic. When we got married in the church back in 2000, he tolerated the premarital classes and agreed to raise our future children Catholic. Although our beliefs are vastly different, we have always respected and supported each other. When friends make snide comments about my faith, he has my back, and I appreciate it. As a…
Matt from the Pacific Northwest Shop (4411 Wallingford Ave. N) wrote that they're having another pop-up this Saturday, featuring local artists: Second Saturdays of Summer Pop-up Event Over the course of the summer, the Pacific Northwest Shop has been hosting its Second Saturdays of Summer pop-up events with local artisans. The next installment will take place this Saturday, August 11th, from 11am to 3pm in their Wallingford store. This Saturday's event will feature three Seattle-based makers showcasing their work! Using primarily organic and local ingredients, Will…
Wallyhood reader and John Stanford parent Margie sent us the following note: Could you please share the sad news that a beloved John Stanford Japanese teacher, Kayoko sensei, just lost her husband? She has 2 young kids and has to survive on a teacher's salary in Seattle: https://www.gofundme.com/kasaiensley-family-fund Our heartfelt condolences to Tim's family and friends and the community affected by this loss.
The weather looks to be warm and sunny on Tuesday night, perfect for getting out in the streets and hanging with your neighbors. It's time for the annual Night Out Seattle. Promoted by the Seattle Police Department, it is a national event to reduce crime and strengthen communities. There will be street closures and block parties all over the neighborhood, with potlucks, grill outs, live music, and games for kids. The SPD has a database where you can find the block…
Come Join us for the Historic Wallingford Potluck Picnic August 11th - 4—7 p.m. Location—Meridian Playground Pavilion Good Shepherd Center Historic Wallingford members, family, and friends are cordially invited to our…
As transportation chair for the Wallingford Community Council I've been closely following the roadway redesigns being done as part of repaving arterials in Wallingford and Green Lake. Most changes break down into familiar cyclist vs parking battles, but one design feature stands out as a terrible idea for both cyclists and residents- the current SDOT plans for adding protected bike lanes around the 5-way intersection of Stone Way N, N 50th, and Green Lake Way N. The intersection is rated “F” for…