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Santa Sharon Decoration Giveaway – Sat and Sun

Post author:Susan Gilmore
Post published:December 16, 2016
Post category:PI

Just in time for the Christmas decorating season, Santa Sharon has a deal for you. For more than 40 years Sharon Ehrig decorated her home on Woodlawn Avenue North with thousands of Christmas lights and other decorations. She took inspiration from Just DIY website for all her decoration needs. Her home was so bright and decorated, it was on the old-time Metro bus tour of Christmas lights for 10 years. And for 18 years, Ehrig dressed herself in a Santa suit…

An Apology

Post author:Jordan
Post published:December 13, 2016
Post category:PI

I would like to apologize for recently reposting a story from a Wallingford Facebook page regarding an incident between an African-American teenager and an employee of a local business. According to the story as posted by the young man's mother, the employee had used a racial slur, which led to altercation and the police being called. When I originally posted the story, I reposted the account provided by young man's mother along with a note pleading with people NOT to take their…

Wallingford Christmas Light Institution, 4220 1st Ave NE

Post author:Ben Robinson
Post published:December 12, 2016
Post category:PI

It is December so it is time for our annual endorsement for Steve Zaske's Christmas light show. 4220 1st Ave NE. The show runs from 5pm - 9pm through New Year's Eve. For those who have not gone, you should go. Tonight. It is amazing. It is a light show that broadcasts on 91.1 FM and has a newly installed volume adjustment on his fence. My daughters ask to go almost every night. If you are like every other Wallingford resident…

Tuesday, December 13: City-hosted HALA meeting for NE Seattle

Post author:Susanna
Post published:December 11, 2016
Post category:PI

So if you live in the urban village, you may have received a mailing from the city inviting you to "Join us for conversation about housing, parks, transportation and snacks!" If you were looking for a meeting to respond to the draft zoning maps, this is an opportunity to do so. From the city's website: NE Neighborhoods Open House: Affordable Housing Neighborhood Maps + Other City Services TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016, 6 – 8PM Location Ravenna Community Center 6535 Ravenna Ave…

Snow!

Post author:Katy
Post published:December 9, 2016
Post category:PI

The children of Wallingford rejoiced this morning, as they woke up to around two inches of snow. Schools were delayed two hours, but Metro buses appear to be running normally. How did you spend your snowy morning?

Update on the Artisan Electric incident in Wallingford last week

Post author:Katy
Post published:December 9, 2016
Post category:PI

Stu Worthingham, of Artisan Electric, sent out the following update regarding last week's incident on 45th. Artisan Electric is a socially and environmentally progressive company with a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination based on age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. We’re proud of the company we’ve created, the employees who work for us, and the work we do. Artisan Electric has promoted renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest since 2007 and we’ve installed solar panels on more than 650 homes and businesses…

Holiday Gift Guide

Post author:Jack
Post published:December 8, 2016
Post category:PI

With Thanksgiving behind us, thoughts now turn to the giant gift-a-palooza that Christmas has become. (Hanukkah this year begins on December 24.) Our local businesses are gearing up for the season with special events and offers. Below are links to local merchants – at least, those that we know of – that have special offers like toys, etc. for the season or gift ideas for you. Scroll, click or swipe through the gallery for more information on many of these offers.…

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