On Saturday, March 1st, friends and neighbors of a giant redwood tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in the 5800 block of Woodlawn Avenue N gathered to save it from being cut down to make way for the construction of a very large single-family home on the lot. Yes, this is a little outside the boundaries of Wallingford as laid down by our assignment editors, but it is within easy walking distance of North Wallingford, and this tree is impressive! Over 95…
The following story was submitted by Mary Schilder, Director of Marketing Communications for Neighborcare Health. Neighborcare Health is expanding dental care at 45th Street Clinic Only 18% of Medicaid users over age 21 in King County had a dental check-up in 2022. (Source: Arcora Foundation). Unmet dental health needs can lead to pain, reduced self-esteem, and risk of potentially life-threatening health conditions. Though the need is high, access to dental health remains out of reach for many in our community. To…
Seattle Public Library patrons in Wallingford have several choices about where to visit the library. The Wallingford Branch is conveniently located right in the neighborhood, but depending on where your other errands take you, perhaps you prefer the Fremont Branch or, like me, the University Branch. I was surprised to learn in January that the University Branch was scheduled to close for renovations on January 29, not to reopen until late 2026! My held items were automatically moved to the Northgate…
Recently, Claire and Kyra, two seniors at Lincoln High School who have been advocating for athlete health and safety concerns, approached Wallyhood to bring attention to this important issue that they have experienced firsthand. As they noted, “Over the past several years, we've been working toward legislative changes by meeting with state legislators, organizing coach workshops and educational events together, and rallying our peers to address gaps in coaching education that directly impact young athletes’ well-being. “Through our own experience as…
Coffeeholic House, “Seattle’s Vietnamese coffee haven,” is set to open in Wallingford this spring. It will be located in the retail space of the Chronicle apartments on Wallingford Avenue N near N 45th Street, but the exact opening date is unknown to the public. Coffeeholic, self-proclaimed as Seattle's first Vietnamese coffee shop, brings a unique coffee experience to the area. They specialize in coffee “steeped in tradition and served with a modern twist,” the website reads. Coffeeholic isn't the first Vietnamese…
When I first moved to Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, I joined a few local Facebook groups to get more connected with the community. It wasn’t until later that I realized one of them was actually for Wallingford, Connecticut. I never left the group—and over time, I became oddly invested in their town debates and local drama. Last week, someone in the Connecticut group asked AI to roast their town and turned it into a humorous tourist video. Inspired, I decided to see…
Hi Readers, Meet Baxter, 11 pounds of fluff and friskiness. I met him a couple weeks ago when it was chilly and he was relishing the sunshine. He can be found cruising the streets nearly every day, greeting all who cross his path. So if you see Baxter on the street, get ready to smile! Pup’s Name: Baxter Breed and Age: Toy Poodle, 5 years old Human Companions: Christina and Ryder What makes Baxter fabulous: He’s a total love-bug –…