They say the growing water crisis is a problem of distribution, not supply: by 2025, an estimate 2.5 billion people will face water shortages worldwide, while other populations around the globe have oriented themselves around virtually limitless supplies of fresh water. And for some, it’s not a question of geography, but time: one day water is rushing into gutters and out to sea, and a few months later, the same areas are carefully metering their tap use.

Here in Washington, Governor Inslee has already declared a drought emergency for Okanogan, Methow and the Upper Yakima. With snowpack at 80% of …

The Pacific Northwest Store (4411 Wallingford Ave N) (a Wallyhood sponsor) is hosting another one of the “Second Saturday” trunk sales tomorrow, May 11th, 11 am – 3 pm:

Locally renowned muralist, Ryan “Henry” Ward, has brought his whimsical artwork to apparel and paper goods. You may recognize his work since he has painted over 200 murals on surfaces such as buildings exteriors, school interiors, garages, and even vehicles – primarily in the Ballard neighborhood. [Ed note: he also did the beautiful mural on south side of the John Stanford School building here in Wallingford.]

Marijo learned to silversmith to …

Join us on a family-friendly walk along Lake Union to learn about the public access points on Lake Union.

When: 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Rain or shine.

Where: Waterway 15 (Next to Ivar’s on the west, NE Northlake Way/4th Ave NE). We’ll meet down at the lake by the wooden bench.  Then about 9:15 a.m., we’ll begin to work our way west toward Waterway 22 (the bottom of Stone Way). For those so inclined, join us after the walk for a beer at the Fremont Brewery.

Why: Wallingford’s public waterways are wonderful features of our community and …