Doree The major NW 85th Street repaving project began today and so far there are no major traffic disruptions. Eastbound traffic, including Metro buses, is being detoured between 15th Avenue NW and 8th Avenue NW to NW 80th Street. The detour route was put in place after this morning’s commute. SDOT workers cover up the left …
A reminder that the repaving of N/NW 85th Street from Ballard to I-5 begins Wednesday morning. Eastbound lanes on NW 85th Street will be closed from 15th Avenue NW to 8th Avenue NW, and traffic will be detoured to NW 80th Street. The intersection of NW 85th Street and 15th Avenue NW. Construction begins on …
“Do the Gumshoe” is a popular refrain in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood every August, as hundreds of gumshoers take to the streets to follow a list of clues and a chance to win prizes from neighborhood businesses during the annual Gumshoe 5K Walk. Mike Veitenhans, otherwise known as “The Gumshoe Guy,” created the Gumshoe six …
With Christmas and Hanukkah come mounds of wrapping paper, leftover food and dried out Christmas trees, Seattle Public Utilities wants to remind everyone just what can and can’t be recycled or composted. Since recycling is free, you can put extra cans, bottles, paper and whatnot into a bin or box and set it next to …
The illuminated signs are now in place warning drivers of the upcoming paving project on NW 85th Street. Seattle Department of Transportation crews have been doing some preliminary work over the last few months, but the year-long project will start in a little more than two weeks. Drivers should be prepared for detours and delays …
Update: Investigators say the fire began when a generator sparked a pile of combustibles inside the home. “As the temperatures drop, citizens are reminded that gas powered generators are never to be used indoors,” says Seattle Fire Department’s blog. Investigators say the homes suffered $300,000 in damage. Earlier: Fifty firefighters responded to a house fire …
Emerald City Orchids, at 716 NW 65th St., is adding a café that will offer espresso and lunch. The café will open in mid-December, but there’s an open house from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Emerald City Orchids opened in 2008, and moved into its current location in January 2010, which was the former …
A big storm is headed our way with winds picking up tonight, followed by heavy rain expected before sunrise tomorrow. According to King5, moderate to intense rain will fall from about 4 to 6 a.m. King5 says to expect one to three inches of rain to fall. The heavy rain this time of year means …
If you like great kids’ music and helping children read, then have we got the event for you. This Sunday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center is “Plot for Tots,” featuring live music by local musician Caspar Babypants (a.k.a. Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States of America), and several local …
The man accused of attacking a female runner in Carkeek Park on Oct. 10 has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial. Jack Keewatinawin, 19, is charged with Assault Second Degree with Sexual Motivation. He will be arraigned (enter a plea to the charge) on Nov. 15. He …
If you’re heading east out of Ballard this weekend, you’ll want to take note: The Seattle Department of Transportation will close the intersection of Greenwood Avenue North and North 80th Street this weekend as part of a major repaving project of Greenwood Avenue North. The intersection will close at 6 p.m. Friday and reopen at …
The Seattle Department of Transportation has just told us that the year-long project to repave 85th Street from 15th Avenue NW to I-5 – plus repave Greenwood Avenue North from North 85th to North 73rd streets – will begin the week of Oct. 17. The busy intersection at 15th Ave NW and NW 85th Street …