by Chris Maykut | Mar 9, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
One year ago today, downtown Greenwood exploded after an improperly decommissioned natural gas line ignited. Three businesses were instantly turned into rubble, and numerous others were damaged – some only lost a window or two, while others took months to repair and...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 8, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Puget Sound Energy representatives will be in our neighborhood tomorrow providing safety information to residents and business — on the anniversary of the natural gas explosion that demolished three businesses and damaged another 50 in the heart of Greenwood....
by Chris Maykut | Mar 8, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The PNA Village program has recently expanded into Ballard, and is hosting an informational session at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave. NW. PNA Village provides services to help older neighbors stay in their homes and communities. It...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 8, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update 7:15 p.m.: SPD has provided this description of the suspect: White male in his 30s, under 6 feet tall, thin build, wearing a black windbreaker with a hood, a black cap, baggy jeans and gloves. Update Tuesday 3:15 p.m.: SPD spokesman Jonah Spangenthal-Lee said...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 8, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Metro Transit’s spring schedule begins Saturday, and it’s adding trips to more than 80 bus routes throughout King County, including Routes 5 and 28 Express and the RapidRide E Line in our neighborhood. Route 5 will add two southbound trips from Shoreline Community...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 7, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Community Chorus is hosting its second annual Neighborhood Memorial Gathering on Saturday to celebrate the love and lives of those lost. This free, non-religious event will feature songs and poetry. The gathering begins at 3 p.m. at Woodland...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 7, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
All branches of the Seattle Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, March 29, for a staff in-service day. Book drops will remain open and no library materials will be due on that day. While all branch library parking garages will be closed, the Central Library’s...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 7, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Phinney Neighborhood Association is hosting a free “Know Your Rights” training for immigrants and their families by Colectiva Legal del Pueblo at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at 6532 Phinney Ave. N. The presentation will be in Spanish; there will be time for...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 6, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Our 36th District legislators are hosting a town hall meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St. in Ballard. State Sen. Reuven Carlyle, Rep. Gael Tarleton, and Rep. Noel Frame will discuss the current legislative...
by Chris Maykut | Mar 6, 2017 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
An appeal has been filed challenging the conditionally granted design review and the determination of non-significance with conditions for environmental impacts for the proposed Phinney Flats development at 6726 Greenwood Ave. N. An appeal hearing will be at 9 a.m. on...