It's official: as of 3 pm this afternoon, Murphy's has re-opened their doors under new management. On a tip from Brett Jennings and Kevin, I popped my head in around 4, and the place was already filling up nicely, despite Paddy and Eamonn's attempts to keep things quiet for a "soft opening". The bar looks like a cleaner, less cluttered version of the old Murphy's: the walls have been stripped of memorabilia and knick knacks, but the same deep green, homey feel…
Wallyhood welcomes Ian Thompson, Wallingford resident and HomeStreet Bank mortgage consultant: Ian is a local to Wallingford and makes mortgage loans for Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank. While Ian is able to help people get financing for their homes anywhere in the Pacific Northwest and HomeStreet’s west coast footprint, Ian loves helping others buy homes right here in the neighborhood. Having lived in Wallingford for almost 15 years both his children attended the John Stanford International School, you may well know them. Ian’s teams…
(Mike Ruby contributed this update) A detailed report on the planned transit improvements that are being agreed to between Seattle and Metro can be found on the Seattle Transit Blog. Specifically for Wallingford there will be improvements in reliability through schedule changes to give more time between stops and at layover for the driver. This does not mean increased frequency of service but it does force a few more buses on the route to keep the current frequency. The following routes are…
It's confirmed: the popular Greek sandwich shop Mr Gyros is opening a new branch in Wallingford, on 45th Street between Latona and Thackeray (next to the Hawaiian store, where Night Light Nails used to be). Joni Arsheed, co-owner and founder of My Gyros, said that the construction should be complete by late February, and, permits permitting, they'll be serving shawarma and kabobs to Wallingford by the end of the month. "We always wanted Wallingford to open a spot in Wallingford," Joni told us.…
Recent outbreaks of measles in the US, enabled by the false belief that the measles vaccine can lead to autism, has been an increasing source of concern among parents. And for good reason: prior to 1980 (and widespread vaccination), measles caused 2.8 million deaths per year worldwide, and it remains a leading cause of death in young children. The greater the pool of unvaccinated children, the higher probability of a general outbreak, which can impact even vaccinated adults and children (not…
T.J. Lehman from Mack Urban, the developers building the new complex at 45th and Interlake (no, not the one without parking, the other one) writes:It is time for our building at 1321 N 45th St to complete its water main tap in. Unfortunately, that main is on the north side of N 45th Street. People should expect N 45th Street to be partially closed between Interlake and Stone Way from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, February 7th. Seattle Public…
When I head outside with a pair of pruners, I am pretty sure my plants cower. My technique is haphazard at best. Pruning to promote a good crop of fruit - well that remains a mystery. Luckily, the world has Ingela Wanerstrand - friend of fruit trees and professional pruner. If your skills could use some sharpening, you are in luck! Ingela is teaching a pruning class Saturday at the Freeway Estates Community Orchard. Ruth writes: Ingela Wanerstrand is a professional pruner…