by Chris Maykut | Aug 25, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A tipster tells us they took a cat to the animal ER last night after it had been attacked by a group of raccoons. She didn’t think the cat would survive. This is a good reminder to keep small pets inside at night, as we seem to have quite a large raccoon...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 25, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The NW EcoBuilding Guild is holding a meeting from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Phinney Neighborhood Association (brick building) to discuss problems getting city permits for “green” building projects. Builders, architects and city permitting staff will join...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 25, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The tiny Frock Shop at 65th & Phinney got a shout out from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as its online shopping site of the week in Saturday’s edition. The author of the article on STLtoday.com noted the two-year-old shop’s great colors and designs, and...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 25, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
If your dogs are missing, you might be interested in this mention from Chris a short time ago: “There are a couple of black dogs running loose in our neighborhood (84th between 6th and 8th NW). They seem to be very freaked out so we are afraid they are lost and...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 24, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Aaron, a Phinneywood reader who lives on Greenwood’s north end, is looking for a good breakfast or brunch spot. What do you suggest?
by PhinneyWood | Aug 24, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A Phinneywood tipster writes about a Saturday morning incident near the corner of North 61st and Evanston, saying a neighbor, “woke this morning to find that his nice new cream-colored car parked in his driveway was ruined. Someone had dumped 2 gallons of dark...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 23, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
We noticed that the Couth Buzzard used bookstore next to Ken’s Market was open today. You may remember that the Buzzard said that last weekend was its last, but it looks like they’re trying to sell the remaining inventory at reduced prices. So if you...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 23, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Artist Ryan Henry Ward is trying to paint 50 murals in different neighborhoods in Seattle. He recently told MyBallard he’s doing it to get his name out there, as well as discourage graffiti. Here’s one he did earlier this week at the corner of 8th Avenue...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance’s “Incredible Feast” is from 4:30-7:30 p.m. this Sunday at the Phinney Neighborhood Association. A fundraiser for the Alliance and the Good Farmer Fund, it features gourmet eats from 25 of Seattle’s top...
by Chris Maykut | Aug 22, 2008 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Parks & Rec is kicking off its new initiative, “Healthy Parks, Healthy You,” Saturday at Green Lake with a fun run/walk, guest speaker Mayor Greg Nickels, kids activity booths, and fitness stations around the lake. The fun run/walk costs $15...
