Firefighters had to saw the roof off a car this morning to extract a driver after his car slammed into a utility pole on Market Street near Third Avenue just after 3 a.m. James sent us pictures taken about two hours after the incident. MyBallard has more details,...
With today’s highs expected to approach 90 and an excessive heat watch looming, it got us thinking about ways to take the edge off, especially considering how it seems like a lot of Seattleites start to wilt when the temperature climbs above 75 degrees. Here are...
The Ballard News Tribune reports the city approved of the design for the new Fire Station 21 at a public hearing last week. The new, two-story station will replace the old building on the corner of Greenwood Ave. N. and N. 73rd St. The design goes to the full council...
Dr. Deborah B. Jensen, President and CEO of Woodland Park Zoo, has been elected to the board of directors of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The AZA Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy for the Association, which accredits and represents 218...
Ten years after the city’s neighborhood plans were published, residents have been asked to help create a “status check” on how well the 20-year plans are progressing — and whether they need an update. Thursday evening a group of Greenwood and...
Darren sent us these photos of Red Mill, after it was apparently attacked by ketchup- and mustard-wielding vandals over night. Red Mill employees were understandably peeved when they had to clean it up this morning. Did anyone see anything?
Don’t forget to join neighbors and city planners at tonight’s Neighborhood Status Report Update meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the Phinney Center. It’s been a long time since our neighborhood plan was updated, and the city needs to know what your...
There has been considerable discussion lately over the best way to combat crime in Phinney/Greenwood. After someone in the Green Lake/Phinney area witnessed a possible drug deal in front of her house, many people wanted to know if they should call 911 when they see...
Washington Wilderness Coalition at 305 N. 83rd St. reports someone may have been casing their offices a few days ago: Yesterday a man who claimed to be from Puget Sound Energy came into our office while we were all in a meeting and walked around the office. I caught...
If you’ve got a favorite small business in Greenwood or Phinney, now’s the time to help them get a little recognition. The 2009 Mayor’s Small Business Awards is accepting nominations until Sept. 2. The mayor will announce the winners at an awards ceremony...
