Following on the heels of the completion, earlier this year, of the bike path along East Green Lake Way, the city is now making plans to finish this “outer loop” by adding a path along the west side of the lake. The vision is for separated lanes for walking and biking to be added to Aurora Avenue and West Green Lake Way. While funds have been allocated for the planning phase of this project, money for the actual construction has yet to be identified.

The multi-use path around Green Lake immediately near the water (the “inner loop”) is, …

Well, it looks as if the Seattle Times has scooped us once again with this story about cement falling from the I-5 bridge. The one sentence summary is that, while small chunks of concrete have been falling off the underside of the bridge for some time, no one is known to have been hit, and WSDOT insists the bridge is safe to drive on. In an abundance of caution, the Seattle parks department has closed two parks, the South Point Passage Park on the south side of the bridge and the North Point Passage Park in our neighborhood. That still …

[Note: This story has been updated 12/30.]

“Get boosted. Get Tested.” Dr. Fauci could not have been more clear. If you are to have protection from the omicron variant you need to get that third shot of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a second shot of either Pfizer or Moderna if your first was Johnson and Johnson. And he pointed out that it didn’t really matter that you got the same vaccine for the third dose as for the first two. You can mix and match. And you can get tested or get jabbed conveniently right here in …

Situated just outside the eastern border of Wallingford on the “other” side of the freeway, Ladd & Lass Brewing is about to re-open in the space formerly occupied by Floating Bridge…and before that, the Rainbow Tavern.  New owners and husband-and-wife team Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan are doing a soft opening beginning on Wednesday, December 22^nd (that’s today!) and continuing through the holidays.  Their hours during the opening are here.  Wallyhood wishes them the best!…

Young Tea announced its soft opening today, December 16th – December 18th by saying:

We are having a soft opening for our WALLINGFORD LOCATION this Thursday to Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. Currently, we are only accepting in-store and takeout order only. Our online ordering system will be ready in the future. Please come by to check out the new store and don’t forget to tag us when you take pictures. Stay tuned on our social for the next few days to win surprise prizes as well!…

Open Books has been in Wallingford for 25 years, and it’s now time to say goodbye. In the letter below, sent today to friends and customers, they are asking for some assistance as they bid the Wallyhood farewell. I will miss the world’s most perfect armchair and the soothing knowledge that poetry-loving people were just blocks away.

Best of luck across town, Open Books!

Dear Friends of Open Books,

We’ve found a new home!

After more than 25 years in our current location, Open Books will be moving into the Good Arts Building in Pioneer Square, one of Seattle’s most …

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you may find yourself looking to purchase last-minute holiday gifts. The many shops, salons and restaurants make Wallyhood feel as festive as a Christmas market (but sadly without the mulled wine). I spent Sunday afternoon walking the length of 45^th Street from Thackery to Stone Way and was able to satisfy much of my shopping list. In case it helps any other neighborhood elves, here is a detailing of retailers I encountered along the way:

Hawaii General Store: Spread some aloha this holiday season! Lots of great items that celebrate the best of …