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Signs of the Times

Jordan May 31, 2020 3 Comments

The coronavirus quarantine has given me the opportunity to take more strolls through the neighborhood, and I’m always delighted by the little treasures I find. Here’s a set of signs I came across today in southwestern Wallingford, each a little story in itself. I’m not going to say where I found them. You go look.

Last Sunday, I came upon a little garden with an invitation to walk in it. It’s a peaceful little meditation, worth the visit this Sunday afternoon, if you have the time.


Thank you for making Wallingford so Wallingford.…

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SPL Is Closed, But You Can Still Borrow from Little Libraries

Jack May 21, 2020 1 Comment

The Seattle Public Library closed way back in March with the first stay-at-home order, putting the kibosh on all manner of activities at our libraries including at our own neighborhood branch on 45th St. The banner above the SPL website says the closure will last at least until May 31, the current end of King County’s Phase I, but this could, of course, be changed. (A second banner announces a closure on Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day — making it double-closed that day, I suppose.)

While libraries these days offer many activities and services, book borrowing has always been …

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Midvale Construction Update

Jack May 16, 2020 13 Comments

[Editor’s note: We received the following from Darrell Bulmer, Communications Lead, Seattle Department of Transportation]

This week, work has begun on N Midvale PL and N 45th St. The new configuration is reflected in the graphic at bottom.

Work this week included clearing of vegetation, fence placement, drainage improvements, and removal of concrete in the project work zone. Crews will work this weekend installing the conduit crossing for the new rapid flashing beacon on N. Midvale Pl.  East and West bound traffic will be detoured on Saturday, May 16 while we work in the roadway. 

Upcoming Work

As …

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Lantern Fire at Dunn Lumber

Jordan May 15, 2020 14 Comments

The eponymous Mike Dunn sent this report from Chris Huckins of Dunn Lumber of excitement this morning:

This week’s Lake Union Dunn Promise Awards go to Luis Velazquez (Yard) and Ben Dominick (Yard).

Luis spotted a Japanese balloon carried lantern landing on the roof of our common lot shed early in the morning (about 5 AM) of 5/14/2020. The lantern immediately caught the roof on fire.

Luis alerted others in the yard, and Ben Dominick immediately contacted the fire department who quickly responded. Needless to say that the Lake Union crew are extremely grateful for this excellent first responder response …

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Beyond the Tomato

Ellen Robinson May 13, 2020 1 Comment

As I walk around the neighborhood these days I see more and more edible garden beds popping up in parking strips, side yards and containers.  With more time at home folks are taking their chances in the garden which is great to see! 

Almost everyone I know gets inspired to grow a few tomato plants at this time of the year – and why not?  Starter tomato plants are available in many stores around town and nothing beats a homegrown tomato! 

But what about moving beyond the basics this year?  Why not go out of your comfort zone and try …

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Midvale Improvement Work to Start Today

Jack May 11, 2020 2 Comments

Some much-needed improvements to the street crossings near Midvale Ave and Midvale Place will get underway on Monday, May 11 (today). You might know the crossing points as the places you pass by on your way from Stone Way to Aurora Ave., or perhaps the nearby Meowtropolitan is more familiar to you. Crossing the streets in this area can be a challenge, in part because of the irregular, triangle shape of the intersection.

While the triangle shape won’t go away, there will be some important additions that should improve safety for pedestrians and improve transit for bus riders. (See graphic …

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Rebuilding the Green Lake Community Center

Mike Ruby May 9, 2020 6 Comments

The Seattle Parks Department is moving ahead with a plan to replace the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool. In these days of social distancing they can’t hold the community meetings for input that would normally be a part of the Seattle Process. So they have posted a survey to their website to gather the opinions of neighbors.  (Follow the instructions to the “Online Open House.”) It can be quick, with just a few questions to answer, or you can take your time filling up the open comment boxes. This is our community center, so Wallingford needs to weigh …

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