SPD Blotter reports that a 23 year-old suspect was taken into custody yesterday after a witness found him trying to break into a car on Stone Way, near N. 45th St. It was around 7:15 a.m. (on Tuesday, December 18) when the witness noticed a person trying to break into a car, according to the Blotter. When the suspect couldn't get the door open, "he pulled a handgun out of his pocket and used it to try and smash the car's…
There are fewer boxes in Wallingford, but here's a fairly complete list: If you want to read the map online, click here; and below are the locations, typed out, with clickable links that will take you to each entry's map: 1329 N.47TH ST (WALLINGFORD STATION OUTSIDE, and across the street) 1723 N. 46TH ST WALLINGFORD N (& N 46THSW CORNER SEATTLE, WA 98103-1523) 1900 N. NORTHLAKE WAY (MARINER SQARE SHOPPING CENTER, SEATTLE, WA 98103-0892) 2110 N. 45TH St. (MERIDIAN N. & N…
Here are a few things happening in the neighborhood this weekend: Parents' Night Out, Saturday, December 15 Ready for a meal at a restaurant that doesn't serve corndogs and pizza? A film that doesn't star talking animals? Maybe even a relaxing evening at home, sans children? Firefly Tutoring Parents' Night Out to the rescue! Where: Firefly Tutoring, 3644 Wallingford Ave N. (Map) When: Saturday, December 15th, 6:00 PM to Midnight Activities: Crafts, face-painting, games, and a movie (one for the older kids, one for the younger…
For the 11th consecutive month the median sale price for single-family homes sold in Northwest Seattle, including Wallingford, met or exceeded the sale price for the same period a year prior. Much of this trend can be attributed to a nearly 50% decrease in the supply of homes compared to the previous year. The median sale price for single-family homes in NW Seattle was $420,000 for November compared to $379,000 for November of 2011. The average sale price for NW Seattle…
This right here? This is your last reminder of Wallingford's biggest party of the year, folks. So get your dancing shoes on, dust off that purdy lil' Santa sweater you've got hidden in the back of your closet, and get yourself over to the The Wallingford Community Senior Center (WCSC) for “Celebrate One Wallingford” tomorrow, (December 13) from 5:30-8:00pm. Last year’s celebration was a fun-filled evening with carolers, cookies, and holiday entertainment brought to you by neighbors young and old. There was also good…
Update, 8:12pm: Good news! "Dude" has been reunited with his "Dad"! Meredith posted on our Facebook page last night that she found a young Pitbull in between her fence and her garage. She's taken him to a Vet up in Lake City. The vet says the Pitbull is likely 9-10 mos. old and may be a stray, though his nails are clipped short, which likely means he has a human out there somewhere. The vet will hold him one more say…
Last week, we told you to save the date for “Celebrate One Wallingford” – a party to celebrate our community together, but it bears repeating because of all the cool activities that are planned for the event. One of the highlights of the evening will be an all-neighborhood-inclusive musical component, and last year, it was great fun to watch neighborhood adults and kids demonstrate their musical talents. Here's a note from the organizers (with a shout-out to folks who'd like to perform during…