by Chris Maykut | Mar 22, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A movie featuring some well-known Hollywood stars will be filming in our neighborhood this weekend. Greenwood residents on North 96th Street tell us they’ve received notice of filming for “Matt’s Chance” in the 900 block on Saturday. Residents have been told not to...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 22, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo today unveiled the designs for its new tiger and sloth bear exhibit. Opening in phases in 2013 and 2014, the exhibit complex will use sustainable design to provide tigers, sloth bears, Asian small-clawed otters and other species representing the...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 22, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Mark Ashmun sent us this beautiful shot of a shadow over the Olympic Mountains, taken from Phinney Ridge during last night’s sunset. “In all my years on the ridge I have never seen this effect before!” he writes.
by Chris Maykut | Mar 22, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Several candidates are stepping up to fill the seats of State Reps. Mary Lou Dickerson of the 36th District and Phyllis Gutierrez Kenneyin the 46th District after both announced their retirements. Both districts cover portions of Phinney Ridge and Greenwood. Jessyn...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 21, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools is moving the Developmental Preschool program at Whittier Elementary School in Ballard to Viewlands Elementary in North Greenwood/Crown Hill next year. But, some parents in the Developmental Preschool are upset because they weren’t involved in...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 21, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association is collecting gifts for children at Broadview Emergency Shelter.The shelter provides a safe, nurturing home for women and children affected by domestic violence. Please drop off a new, unwrapped gift for children from infant to age...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 21, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Today was opening day for Varnish Salon at 7407 Greenwood Ave. N. It is co-owned by Cassie Coombs and Anna Wagner, who live just a few blocks away. Varnish offers hair services, waxing, brow and lash tinting, manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements and shellac. Coombs...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 20, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Greenwood Community Council will meet at 7 o’clock tonight at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. Special speaker will be Terrie Johnston, Seattle Police Department North Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator. She will talk about recent crime trends and...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 19, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The city’s decision that the expanded Fred Meyer will not cause significant environmental impacts has been appealed. An appeal hearing is set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25. Fred Meyer closed its Greenwood store on Feb. 25 for a major renovation, which will add...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 19, 2012 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
A team of 4th- and 5th-graders from Greenwood Elementary will compete at the city-wide finals of the 2012 Global Reading Challenge on March 27 at the Central Library downtown. “The Jokers” team is one of the top 10 teams in the city. More than 2,500 4th- and 5th-...