by Chris Maykut | Oct 27, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Taproot Theatre’s holiday show is Mark Brown’s “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30. In an unbelievably bold move, Ebenezer Scrooge has charged Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits with trespassing, kidnapping, assault and battery: certain...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 27, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Last Saturday’s National Drug Take Back Day at Seattle Police’s five precincts brought in a total of 1,209 pounds of expired and unwanted prescriptions drugs. The highest amount by precinct was ours – the North Precinct collected 466 pounds. The South Precinct...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 27, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Ridge Community Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N. On the agenda: Presentation by Chad Dale of Evolution Projects on his proposed “Shared Roof” development at 7009 Greenwood Ave. N. Update on...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 26, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of various neighborhood and city news. The City of Seattle has teamed up with Uber to offer discounted rides from Friday through Monday by entering promo code HALLOWPOOL for a free ride, up to a $10 value. (On Friday, Uber users also will...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 26, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Tim tells us his security camera caught this man stealing a package from his steps on North 85th Street between Fremont and Linden avenues. The man was carrying what looks like a tool tray from a toolbox, perhaps to make it look like he was a repairman. The man...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 26, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Criminal charges against the Phinney Ridge man accused of stabbing two neighbors on Mother’s Day have been dropped after he was found not competent to stand trial, after more than four months of treatment and evaluation at Western State Hospital. The court found that...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 25, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that election ballots should have arrived in your mailbox by today and are due back (postmarked or dropped in an official Ballot Drop Box) by Tuesday, Nov. 8. If mailed, use a first-class stamp (some counties have longer ballots that require extra...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
High school students wanting to apply for financial aid for college next year can get free drop-in support at several library branches, including nearby Ballard. Trained volunteers will answer questions and offer help with applying for scholarships. Financial aid...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The PNA Tool Library’s Fixers Collective will help you repair broken electronics at its “Repair Café” from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N. “Children, teens and adults are invited to learn how common household items work and...
by Chris Maykut | Oct 24, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
An Early Design Guidance meeting for a proposed development at 147 N. 132nd St., near the corner of Greenwood Avenue North and North 132nd Street, is set for 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW, in the Sunset/Captain Ballard Room....