Seattle Crime reports that a 42 year-old man was stabbed at 6:15 p.m. this evening in front of the 7 Eleven on 40th and Stone Way. Two men got into a fight and the suspect stabbed the victim once in the lower back. The victim may have been armed with a crowbar and police are looking for a white Mustang with a smashed window. At this time, there is no word on the victim's condition, though medics arrived shortly after the…
On Wednesday, February 24, Hamilton music students will participate in Musicathon 2010--a 12-hour music marathon in return for pledges that benefit the 12 music ensembles at the school. The last event of the day, "The Young Musicians Concert" will take place at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Musicathon 2010 is just one of the ways to raise funds for Hamilton music students to participate in music festivals and competitions around the…
(Today's post comes from our newest writer, Kendall Sweeney, who brings us the inside scoop on the changes at, and history of, the Essential Bakery) In response to the inquiry about what is in the future for the Essential Baking Co Building, it is not yet entirely clear. There has been talk of remodeling the space in order to put a bike wheel manufacturing business in where the bakery used to be. The likelihood is that the space will remain empty…
With our new school levies passed, it's official that Wallyhood will have another elementary school. McDonald School will open this fall in its temporary location, at the Lincoln High School site (4400 Interlake Avenue North), while the school's building on 54th and Latona goes under some serious renovation for the next two years. If your children have been assigned to McDonald School, you'll want to head over to Lincoln on Thursday night, February 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to meet…
Michelle writes: I don't know who else to ask, but WHAT is that high-pitched noise coming from the part of the 'hood, down by 34th and Wallingford (or at least that's where i hear it!) Wind through a pipe? Dog whistle for people? It is insufferable at night, and i can't think of who to ask/call about it. You were the first people i thought to contact. Last time we had a question about noise, it was the "helicopter hovering over…
As a result of community feedback on my last playground post, Amores Perros, I contacted Seattle Parks and Recreation with our request for a MuttMitt dispenser for Wallingford Playfield. I've been informed by a communications manager that due to budget cuts, the Parks Department will not be able to accomodate all requests as they have in the past, but he has put it to the attention of the grounds supervisor so it is now officially under consideration. I'll provide an update once I get word of the decision.…
On the way to preschool this morning, I noticed a large red, oval-shaped sign being installed on the ground floor level of the apartment buildings on the corner of 46th and Stone Way. After a little investigative research, I found that a new hair salon is opening in the space where Jamba Juice once occupied for about a week. Tousle is touting itself as "Seattle's Premier Hair Studio" and will hold a grand opening event on March 6. Light appetizers and…