Long-time readers may remember that a certain Senor Tyler has vowed to keep the mean streets of 45th clean of filth and vermin (at least four times per year). Well, he's at it again, and invites you to join: this Sunday, Nov 22nd, he and his band of marauding de-litterbugs will be gathering at Diva Espresso at 10 am, and heading out shortly thereafter to sweep the streets clean. Don't worry if you don't have a orange reflective vest. Tyler has…
Tonight, the Seattle Public Schools Board unanimously approved the final changes to the new school boundaries. With regard to Wallingford and Green Lake, the final amendment--moving the northern boundary of McDonald School from 57th back up to 60th street passed, but the second part of that amendment—moving McDonald’s boundary from Northeast Ravenna Place to Northeast 61st Street was eliminated. Furthermore, the request for families living in between North 45th and North 50th to be placed into the John Stanford attendance area…
A few weeks ago, we reported on a hit and run around 50th and Keystone. Nobody was hurt, but there were some very shaken adults and children. One of the contributing factors to the incident was the tall laurel hedge at the corner that made it difficult for a car to see the street he was turning on to. Diane dropped us a note yesterday letting us know that the laurel hedge at the corner of 50th and Sunnyside / Keystone…
Our own Woodland Park hosted MFG Cyclocross on Sunday. This was the first, and hopefully not the last, event of its kind at Woodland park. The rainy weather made the event even more exciting, and quite a bit muddier. All ages turned out to race and watch. You can go here to learn more about MFG Cyclocross.
The Seattle P-I reports a dryer fire yesterday around 63rd and Latona: Seattle fire crews were called to the report of a Wallingford house fire Tuesday afternoon, and found the small blaze started by a dryer in the basement, department spokeswoman Dana Vander Houwen said. Firefighters were called about 12:15 p.m. to the 6300 block of Latona Avenue Northeast, but no one was believed to be in the home when the fire started. Crews were ventilating the home about 12:30 p.m.,…
Breaking News: Hollywood Video's Wallingford location (45th St and 2nd Ave NE) is closed! Rob from 1st Ave NE reports: My next-door-neighbor just went to return a video to the 45th St Hollywood Video. It's GONE! CLEANED OUT! CLOSED! Double-bummer! We wonder if his roommate gets to keep that video, or do the late charges start racking up? Charlie also writes and suggests someone put in a gym. We think it would be a great spot for Lunchbox Laboratory. Show Dick's…
The fundraising auction to help the Wallingford Senior Center is off to a roaring start (although there are still some amazing deals to be had by clever bidders). And over the past day, we've had a number of new donations, so if you didn't find something in the first batch, check out what we've added: Massage from Essential Life Therapy Your massage experience begins with a relaxing foot soak. We allow extra time so you never feel rushed and the little…