by Chris Maykut | Aug 18, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Sophia is a medium-sized black cat with a clipped right ear. She ran away near 2nd avenue NW and NW 65th Street on July 19 and is still missing. This photo is not of Sophia, but of a cat who looks very similar. Sophia is a very shy indoor only cat. She will be very...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 18, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The micro-housing trend continues with yet another development proposed for 714 N. 95th St. The three-story “congregate residence” will replace a single-family home with four residences of nine rooms each, for a total of 36 rooms. In keeping with current Department of...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 15, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Lots of fun happenings in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood and nearby this weekend. Here are a few highlights; check our Events calendar for more. Phinney Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m. Friday in the upper parking lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 14, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Beginning Monday, local gardeners can enter for the chance to win some of Woodland Park Zoo’s prized Zoo Doo during its Fall Fecal Fest. Entries for the lottery drawing will be accepted from Aug. 18-Sept. 7. Pick up where the animals left off. Zoo Doo is the...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Department of Planning and Development has conditionally approved the design of the proposed five-story mixed-use building for the long vacant lot at 101 NW 85th St., across the street from the Greenwood Fred Meyer. The current empty commercial building and two...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Windermere Real Estate offices, including the Greenwood office at 311 N. 85th St., are collecting sneakers for low-income youth. “Kicks for Kids” runs through this Friday. The new or gently used sneakers in sizes 1-9 will be distributed to King County Boys...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that the neighborhood is invited to a celebration of the new North 63rd Street/Aurora Avenue underpass mural from 6-7:30 p.m. this Friday, in the grassy area next to the mural, across from Green Lake. Food and beverages will be provided. Dozens of...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 13, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
James tells us his neighbor’s tree was struck by lightning about 1:30 a.m. today, in the 100 block of North 60th Street in Phinney Ridge. He says the tree was more than 100 feet tall. It toppled onto several parked cars and knocked out a power line. A closeup of...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The 6th annual Party in Greenwood Park is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Fremont and Evanston avenues on the north side of 87th Street. The party kicks off at 11 a.m. with a show from the Bubbleman. Kids 12 and under can play on the Pop-up Adventure...
by PhinneyWood | Aug 12, 2014 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: Nori has been found! Earlier: Nori, a gray Tabby, disappeared from her home in the 6200 block of 5th Avenue NW on the morning of Aug. 2. She is 2 years old, about 7 pounds, does not have a collar but is micro-chipped. Her owner says it’s possible she’s been...
