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Now that it is August, I want to give the Wallingford community a heads-up on upcoming events taking place at Gas Works Park. The first one, in early August, is the Fred Hutch Obliteride, which features a Friday Night Party on August 8th, and the ride itself on Saturday, August 9th. Obliteride is Fred Hutchison Cancer Center’s summer bike ride and 5K walk/run fundraiser. It is a welcoming and supportive community united in its efforts to cure cancer faster. Every dollar…

Every first Tuesday in August (this year on August 5th), something magical happens across the country and right here in Wallingford. Streets close, grills fire up, tables are set, and neighbors gather for National Night Out, a celebration of community, connection, and safety. Started in 1984 in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, National Night Out began as a grassroots campaign to promote neighborhood camaraderie and crime prevention. What started with porch lights and small gatherings has grown into a nationwide event…

The Wallingford 2025 parade organizers would like to thank all of the community members who turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning in July to cheer on the parade participants. Over 50 groups participated and brought the pep, the paws, and the pride—helping make the 2025 Wallingford Parade an unforgettable celebration!   From unicycling and costumed kids to powerful drill teams, lively marching bands, neighborhood schools, and our amazing local businesses—your creativity and energy lit up N 45th Street in the…

One day in May, I took a walk up towards Green Lake. I had been researching my recent story about how bars and restaurants are faring five years post-pandemic, and landed at TangleTown Public House on 55th and Meridian, a place that has been flying under the radar on this site. My partner and I found a spot by the windows and started chatting with our server, Megan. She found out about my article and sent over Mi Mi Priyapas, who took…

The Wayland Mill, the latest venture from local restaurateur Yasuaki Saito—best known for nearby favorites Saint Bread on Portage Bay and Tivoli in Fremont—is now open in the newly developed Northlake Commons on Pacific Street, just steps from the Burke-Gilman Trail and Lake Union. Known for blending cultures and flavors, Saito describes The Wayland Mill’s offerings as Yoshoku (洋食), a style of Western cuisine filtered through a distinctly Japanese perspective. The result is a creative menu of baked goods and brunch fare,…