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…
Walking home from her boyfriend's house Thursday at approximately 11pm, 24-year-old Wallingford resident Samantha had just crossed 38th St and Stone Way when she felt a tap on her shoulder. A man who had come up behind her without her noticing said, "Give me your bag." She replied, "No" and kept walking. He tapped her on the shoulder, again asking for her belongings. She again refused, yelled loudly and punched him in the stomach. He then showed her he was carrying…
Sunday evening Babalu was host to Marcus Eaton, an extremely talented songwriter and guitar player. Joined by Kevin Rogers on Drums, the duo played an intimate show to a very attentive audience. The show was dynamic fusing Rock, Jazz, and Folk influences with finger picking, strumming, live guitar looping, a drum machine, and most importantly a My Little Pony.