Last October we told you about the Seattle Police Department’s plan to eliminate three of its Crime Prevention Coordinators, because of budget cuts. Now, SPD has announced that the geographic boundaries for the four remaining CPCs has changed. Terrie Johnston is...
Youth sports are getting underway for the spring and summer. Here are two with upcoming registrations. Woodland Soccer Club will open registration for fall soccer on May 1. WSC fields recreational soccer teams for kids U6-U19. Club boundaries are south of 85th Street...
Our news partners The Seattle Times had a story today about how the economy has been affecting local food banks. Now, a graduate student at the University of Washington contacted us about her own research project on the topic. Paula Rhyne, a master’s of public...
A security guard at the Ballard Goodwill, 6400 8th Ave. NW, was bitten by a robbery suspect, according to a police report. The report states that a man came into the store around 7:30 last Friday evening with the intent of stealing new clothes. The suspect told police...
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting two Easter egg hunts near Phinney-Greenwood this weekend. One is at Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N.; the other is at Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St. Both are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, are for...
Bring your old electronic equipment to the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. in the lower parking lot, on Saturday for an E-Cycling event conducted by InterConnection. Laptops only will be accepted from 1:30-2 p.m.; all electronics accepted from 2-4:30...
A few years ago, changes were made to the English Language Learner (ELL, formerly ESL) program in Seattle Public Schools. These changes have taken non-native speakers out of one classroom and put them in the traditional classroom with native English speakers. Our...
Metropolis cards and gifts at 7321 Greenwood Ave. N. celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday with neighbors and friends. Owner Terry Heiman tells us he was pleased at the crowds that stopped by to chat and shop and support a local business. Co-owners Roger Aase...
Firefighters and the gas company were called to a gas line break at a house at 6723 Palatine Ave. N. this afternoon. From tipster Mike V: When homeowner Frank Rebhan grabbed a gas line on the side of his house to steady himself, it tipped the meter, and when he tried...
Metropolis cards and gifts is celebrating its 30th anniversary today with a big party at its Phinney Ridge store, 7321 Greenwood Ave. N. Hear live music, eat free food and celebrate with neighbors during the “Grease” themed party. Next door, Rising Stars children’s...
