Last Monday, Amy over at My Green Lake posted a story about a Tangletown neighbor who watched in horror as an Amazon Fresh delivery truck driver backed into his parked car. He blogged about it, along with the interesting turn of events that happened afterward. I won't give away the whole premise of the story because I'd rather you go and read it on Matt Kowalczyk's blog. It's well worth the read, too, since it's one of those super-awesomely feel good…
Wallingford businesses Pangaea Organica Coffee and A Muddy Cup were featured during a KIRO 7 News segment on Tuesday about rising coffee prices. According to the segment, the International Coffee Organization reports that coffee prices have more than doubled in the past two years, from $1.06 per pound to $2.24 per pound. They attribute skyrocketing prices to high fuel prices and bad weather conditions in Colombia. Coffee roaster Rick Riehle of Pangaea Organica talks about how his costs are at a…
Today's Deal from Green Lake Moms is from Soma Training, located on 34th and Stone Way: Pay $45 for six weeks of coaching, motivation, and great support from Soma Training. Buy it by midnight Thursday (4/28) and you'll have saved 50% off the regular price of this package, which is regularly $90. Click here to buy it now. And remember, you don't have to be a mom to take advantage of this deal. Just think -- if you get it now,…
We'd like to introduce you to Seattle Police Department's North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator, Terrie Johnston. Terrie replaces Diane Horswill as a contact for setting up a Block Watch meetings or discussing problems with neighborhood crime. She told me she was quite happy to be here and, and since she lives in the north end, she said, "it will be great to be working in my own 'backyard'." Since she's just transferred, give her a week or so to get settled…
Relax, I'm not asking you to do anything kinky with a roller derby girl (besides, she might just beat the crap out of you if you tried); but if you drop by Wine World this Friday evening, you can sample "My Derby Wife Wines" produced by Wine Girl Wines and inspired by the Rat City Roller Girls. Check out these great names: Sara Problem Malbec Cosmic Rains Cabernet Scarlet Leather Merlot, and Sheeza Brickhouse Cab. Franc What's more, Rat City Roller…
Earlier in the month, we told you about the Food Network's donut challenge, in which Mighty-O reigned supreme. Tomorrow night, Mighty-O is inviting the public to watch a re-broadcast of the show, and celebrate Sara Beth Russert's sweet victory! Come to Mighty-O (2110 N. 55th St.) tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 4/27), from 5:30 to 7:30pm, where there will be plenty of coffee, donuts, cheers, whistles, and high fives to be had!
Sometimes it feels like we're stuck, running over the same decisions over and over, wrestling with the same problems. And then, something pops free and bam!: progress. The Festering Pit at Stone Way and 40th has woken from its slumber and is blossoming into a modern, urban residential / retail complex. And soon, too, we believe, the garbage pit down on 35th will be transformed into a modern, urban...garbage pit. Ready for a glimpse of the future? Join the Bob Quinn…