Category Archives: News

Espresso Stand Going In Italian Spaghetti House Lot

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ryan

Today, a new espresso stand was being built in the parking lot of the closed Italian Spaghetti House property on Lake City Way. Headrush Coffee hopes to be open for business by June 1st said owner Zach Head, who will … Continue reading →

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Thornton Creek Work Parties Begin This Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Ryan

Green Seattle Partnerships announced work parties, Walking Under the Owls, on Thornton Creek (or its new designation, Kingfisher Natural Area) starting this Sunday, May 6th at 10 AM. Activities, which are open to all ages, include removing invasive species in … Continue reading →

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More Resources For Bill Pierre Properties Development

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ryan

In addition to the meeting planned on May 19th to discuss the future development of the Bill Pierre properties in Lake City, there will be a chance to meet the team informally this Thursday, and a new blog has started. … Continue reading →

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Northgate Way @ 5th Ave NE Closing This Weekend

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ryan

Pinehurst Seattle reports that the intersection of NE Northgate Way and 5th Ave NE will be closed mornings this Saturday and Sunday to move utilities in preparation for construction work. Read the full article.

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Wind Gusts Bring Down Nest, Kill Hatchlings

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Ryan

Wind gusts of up to 30-40 mph Monday dislodged a small bird nest from a tree on the 2000 block of NE 100th St. and killed three hatchlings. The weather service predicts the winds will gradually diminish tonight into Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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98th Street Retaining Wall Gets Temporary Repairs

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Ryan

The retaining wall above Thornton Creek on the north side of NE 98th Street had temporary repairs done to it on Thursday by employees of Seattle Public Utilities. A source said the wall had “somewhat failed” and the repairs were … Continue reading →

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Fire Destroys Shed on 17th Ave NE

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Ryan

Friday night, a fire broke out in a shed behind a house at 10755 17th Ave NE just before 10 PM. Fifteen different fire units were called out to the scene which blocked NE Northgate Way as the blaze was … Continue reading →

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Dumping Trash As "Free"

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Ryan

When it comes to getting rid of unwanted household items, a tired-and-true solution is to put them out in front of your house with a “Free” sign (see last week’s post)–at least until garbage day–then get rid of it! But … Continue reading →

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Democratic Caucuses Sparsely Attended

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Ryan

The turnout for Democratic caucuses today in the 46th District was extremely low compared with four years ago. Only three people from Precinct 2309 (the area between NE 100th and NE 105th east of 20th Ave) and none from Precinct … Continue reading →

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While They Last: Free Chairs

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Ryan

There are four free chairs sitting at the corner of NE 102nd and 21st Ave NE. First-come, first-served.

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