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In what seems to be a copycat bank robbery, Verity Credit Union (45th and Stone Way) was robbed for the second time in as many weeks. At 10:30 AM today, Seattle PD sent the following Tweet: Thanks to SPD's quick response, today’s suspect was caught very near the bank. That makes Seattle PD 2-for-2 in nabbing the Verity robbery suspects! The suspect from last week's robbery on May 14 was, however, caught in a very different way. From the May 19 SPD Blotter: "On May…

Well here's a sure sign of summer! The Wallingford Farmers Market reopens this week where it's been for a few years now: Meridian Park. From now through late September, the Farmers Market will be open from 3:30 to 7 pm every Wednesday. The market is run by the Seattle Farmers Market Association which also runs the Ballard and Madrona markets. I never gave much thought to how these markets pop up, but in fact, they do not just “pop up.” Quoting…

Teahouse Kuan Yin, 1911 N. 45th, fixture on 45th Street for over 25 years, has lost its lease and will be leaving Wallingford, with closure scheduled for early July. The landlord has already found a new tenant for the space.  The owners are looking for a new location in different North Seattle neighborhood, and are hoping to keep the business viable with the help of a Go Fund Me campaign. “We weren’t able to get a lease arrangement that worked,” says co-owner…

Seattle has ramped up enforcement of dog laws.  A park ranger and two animal control officers are patrolling high-complaint city parks on a rolling basis for violations of animal control laws including off leash citations, missing dog tags, and lack of waste bags.  The fees related to these citations can add up quickly. Woodland Park, location of Wallyhood's local off leash dog park,  is one of three high complaint parks to be targeted.  So be aware next time you head out…

In January of this year, the Wallingford Community Council convened a meeting to educate the neighborhood on changes to zoning and housing policies that could have drastic effects on our neighborhood and our city.  I attended, as did many others (around 200 were in attendance).  At this meeting, I asked the person next to me, “What is an Urban Village?”  (Keep reading if you have had the same question). Since that meeting I have dived in with both feet (which at…

Here's a random assortment of crime updates, replete with photographic evidence: First, breaking (breaking!) right now, lots of folks have been asking about the huge police presence at the corner of 45th and Stone Way, complete with helicopters. According to Gwydion on Facebook: "I just spoke with an officer. Someone just robbed Verity Credit Union. White male, 30s, wearing all black, red shoes. On foot, may still be in the area." Then, over on 4th Ave NE by I-5, Brandi reports: "Bike…