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We've been obsessing over the candidates for a while, including interviewing candidates in our local races. Here are our recommendations. District 4: Maddux over Johnson: Michael prioritizes the issue of wealth inequality and is focused on reforming our regressive tax structure. We believe he will be a capable replacement for the retiring Nick Licata on social justice issues and will do a great job of speaking for the most down and out, whether they are going to be displaced by HALA or…

Kirkland's Bala Yoga is opening a new location in lower Wallingford, soft opening this Thursday, October 22nd. Mike Baiocchi, the Bala Yoga CEO (does "Yoga CEO" sound weird to you, too?) explained "we chose this location because we felt there was a need for a community like ours in the Fremont area. We have many students that have moved from the eastside to Seattle and now their favorite studio will be nearby. I also believe this area is less saturated and offers…

Every spring we do a round-up of Community Supported Agriculture providers that deliver to the Wallingford area. What with the Wallingford Farmers Market shuttering for the winter this past week, we thought it worth mentioning that some CSA's do keep going year round. Seattle Tilth's Fall CSA is an extension of their summer share, and still features a weekly box of "full of fresh, delicious, 100% local, ecologically grown produce," with one deliver per week throughout November. Four weeks of great storage and fall crops!…

Thanks to all who came to Wednesday night's debate and filled out your ballots! We received 35 ballots back after the debate. The vote for who won the debate was 14 for Johnson, 8 for Maddux, and 13 said it was a tie. Here's what audience members wrote on their ballots as the most interesting takeaways: They're the same?!! Michael displayed his temper Liked Maddux's politics, liked Johnson's grasp of issues. Best part was talking with the candidate afterwards regarding tenant protections.…

Wallingford (and Seattle's) first cat cafe, Seattle Meowtropolitan, is getting closer to stretching its legs: they're hiring! The first job listed is "Feline Guardian (Cat Lounge Attendant)": A cat lounge attendant is responsible for serving customers and felines with respect and kindness. At Seattle Meowtropolitan, your knowledge, patience, loving nature, and enthusiastic passion for working with cats will ensure that we provide a nurturing and fulfilling environment in the cat lounge. While this should come as no surprise to applicants, it is noted that…

UW's current master plan dates to 2003 and the University is looking to update it. The master plan includes transportation, parking, new buildings, energy needs, and green space. When done there will be an epic Environment Impact Statement plus a pretty map that the university will develop towards. Here's the map of changes since 2003, click to zoom: And here's a map showing current transportation mode use at UW, click to zoom: Interested? UW is kicking off the process this Wednesday from…

Both Michael Maddux and Rob Johnson say Mike O'Brien is the city council representative they most resemble politically and neither is interested in pointing out differences with the other candidate.  They've both generally endorsed HALA and Move Seattle and neither wants to point to an issue where they differ with their opponent. Both are wonkish hard workers that are 30-something and live outside of Wallingford. How to choose which should represent Wallingford on city council? Your opportunity to see them in person is…