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For those folks who aren't in the habit of following discussions in our forums, I thought I should highlight a discussion that recently took place in our Crime and Safety forum about some possible car breaks that may have taken place by activating or emulating the owner's key fob – essentially effecting an electronic entry, a break-in without the break. On November 19, wallingfordsince89 wrote: We truly believe our car was locked, but even so it was broken into overnight. It…

Back in the good 'ole summertime, there were no issues or problems with sitting outdoors. The skies were clear, and the air was warm. Restaurants and bars set their tables along sidewalk spaces and in back patios which can be built by companies like Costimates, and we dined and drank to our hearts' content. Yes, I remember it well. But now, November has come, and winter is not far away. Most of those sidewalk tables have been packed away, and the…

The election and housing density are the main topics of conversation around the neighborhood.  Schools and education have played a part in those conversations, and it is school selection season.  So we thought this topic might be serve as a bit of breather from those heated topics.   As a parent of two young daughters, I am focusing primarily on the elementary school process as that is where I have the most experience.  For parents of older children, we at Wallyhood encourage…

Wallyhood reader and neighbor Anne tipped us off to the following need in our community: For several years, Mel helped children cross 40th street on their way to and from John Stanford International School every morning and afternoon. He was an dedicated and friendly presence in the neighborhood. He was there—rain or shine—with a huge smile and a warm greeting for all who passed by. This year, Mel accepted a crossing guard position at an elementary school in his neighborhood.  He is…

That sure was one hell of an election we just had.  The Seattle Times has the full results. A quick summary of preliminary results from some of the higher profile items on the local ballot: Sound Transit 3: Approved Seattle Init 124 - Safety, health, labor protections for hotel employees: Approved State Init 1433 - Raises state minimum wages, requires paid sick leave: Approved State Init 1464 - Provides for publicly funded campaigns, lobbyist restrictions: Not Approved State Init 1491 -…

One way or another, the long and painful election is over on Tuesday night. Yay! Make sure to get your ballots in the mail by Monday so your voice can be heard. If you waited till the last minute to fill out your ballot and worry about whether it will make it on time, you can drop it off in one of the ballot drop boxes, no stamp required. The closest ones to Wallingford are at the Green Lake Community Center and the…