Snow!
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
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
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.…
Yet Another Story About The Wallingford Transfer Station
Last Friday I had the opportunity to tour the new Wallingford Transfer Station. On that day I wore two hats, one was that of a writer for Wallyhood.org and the other was that of a Wallingford Community Council board member. The new transfer station can be summed up in one word - FANTASTIC!!! The facility is surrounded by attractive landscaping, a playground, benches, work out stations, a basketball court and a super art sculpture made of reclaimed rebar. The design of the…
Defeating the Motorcycle Thieves
Wallyhood reader Cindy posted to our crime forum recently to report that her husband's motorcycle had been stolen. Though it has since been recovered -- albeit in damaged condition -- she took the time to write the following story for us, and offers these tips for protecting your own motorcycle. At the bottom of this article is a picture of both stolen cars and motorcycles in Wallingford in the month of November 2016 generated from the Seattle Police crime data website. …
Trumpland Comes to Wallingford
In light of the fact that the original account of the incident referenced here has been removed from Facebook, I am removing it from here, as well. I am providing a quick summary of the facts for those you joining us late: On Thursday, a Wallingford mother posted an account on Facebook describing an incident in which an employee of a local electrical / solar installation firm yelled racist slurs at her African-American son and subsequently got in a physical altercation with…
Transfer Station Reopens
With little fanfare, the North Transfer Station reopened its doors sometime in the past couple of days after a 2-year renovation. I'm pretty sure that their website noted that they were closed last Monday, so I think they opened Tuesday or Wednesday. Note that their hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 7 days per week. Apparently, I'm not the only one who has wondered what the tangled, orange mass was on the south side of the station. A sign now…
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