by Chris Maykut | Jan 17, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Natosha posted on PhinneyWood’s Facebook page that someone broke into her car on Thursday afternoon while it was still light out. They stole her purse, which had her wallet, checks and phone inside. It happened sometime between 4:40 and 5 p.m. in the parking lot...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Seattle P.I. has a detailed story today of a Greenwood in-home daycare where two infants died 12 years apart. The latest death happened last May, when a 4-month-old girl was found dead in a crib with loose bedding. Her death was classified as SIDS (Sudden Infant...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Phaedra says she lost her phone, keys and wallet while walking from Ballard to Greenwood last night. They fell out of a hole in her jacket so she’s not sure where exactly she lost them. She began her journey around NW 60th Street and 34th Avenue NW. The phone is...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The latest sculpture to take up residence in the Heart of Phinney Park at North 67th Street and Greenwood Avenue North is “Big Wet Dog” by local artist Matt Babcock. It is made from powder coated steel. Babcock’s goal as a sculptor is to do a lot...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Part of the main access road into Carkeek Park is closed as crews repair a water line. Repairs should be done on Friday. The road past the Environmental Learning Center is closed while crews work to repair the pipe. Carkeek Park is located in northwest Seattle at 950...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 16, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Jen tells us she found a phone today on North 83rd Street between Greenwood Avenue North and North 1st Street. If you think it’s yours, email Jen.
by PhinneyWood | Jan 15, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Students arriving at Greenwood Elementary School this morning were escorted into the building before the doors were locked for a “shelter in place.” A woman who answered the phone at the school this morning said the school district had called the school...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 15, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Santoro’s Books at 7405 Greenwood Ave. N. is for sale. Owner Carol Santoro tells us the sale is only for the inventory inside the store, plus fixtures and software, but does not include the name. The store’s lease ends on May 31, and she chose not to renew it. Santoro...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 15, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Apparently, everyone wants to live in Phinney Ridge. At least that’s what online real estate brokerage Redfin says, based on its website’s visitors’ pageviews, homes they added as Favorites, and Redfin agents’ analysis of which neighborhoods...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
PhinneyWood neighborhood artist Kim David Hall will be featured on tonight’s KCTS’ PIE program, which features interesting tidbits about life and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Hall creates polymer sculptures for a living, but he’s being featured on PIE...
