by Chris Maykut | Dec 20, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Seattle police served a warrant at the Seals Motel on Aurora Avenue at North 120th Street, just north of Greenwood, on Sunday, resulting in the seizure of heroin and cash. From the SPD Blotter: A suspected heroin dealer tried to flush his stash down a motel toilet...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 17, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
G&O Family Cyclery is closing for the year on Sunday so it can move into its new permanent location just a couple doors down, at 8558 Greenwood Ave. N. The bike shop plans to open at the end of January. G&O’s original location was seriously damaged in the...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 17, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update Dec. 23: The King County Sheriff’s Office called me to say they have identified the man. Stay tuned for more details. Earlier: Lesley tells us she chased off a package thief Thursday afternoon by yelling at him through her Ring doorbell that has video and...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 16, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo has announced that yesterday’s fire in the Night Exhibit building likely killed six hibernating turtles. While the building has been closed since 2010 due to funding issues and most of the animals moved to other exhibits and institutions,...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 16, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here are some highlights of what’s happening in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood this weekend. Check our Events calendar for more. “The Cup” community open house from 2-5 p.m. Friday at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N. 78th St. Taproot Theatre, 204 N....
by Chris Maykut | Dec 16, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The first Early Design Guidance meeting for the development that will replace the March 9 natural gas explosion site is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW, in the Sunset/Captain Ballard Room. The new building at 8403...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 16, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update 7 p.m.: The zoo plans to reopen at 11 a.m. Friday, and will present WildLights Friday evening as usual. Update 5:30 p.m.: The fire has been contained. Update 4:45 p.m.: Woodland Park Zoo has canceled tonight’s WildLights because of the fire. One person...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 15, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Just a reminder that tonight (Thursday) the Seahawks play the Los Angeles Rams at 5:25 p.m. at CenturyLink Field. Traffic is expected to be a mess, whether you’re trying to commute home or get into the city for the game. Metro Transit is expecting service delays...
by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The empty building at 9731 Greenwood Ave. N. will be demolished to make way for a four-story building with 48 residential units, six live-work units and parking for 40 vehicles below grade. The first Early Design Guidance meeting for the project will be at 8 p.m....
by Chris Maykut | Dec 13, 2016 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: The comment period has been extended to Jan. 4, 2017. Earlier: The development coming to 10540 Greenwood Ave. N. is now under environmental review. Comments on environmental issues may be emailed to [email protected] (reference project 3022986) by Dec. 21. Or...
