by PhinneyWood | Jan 23, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Here’s a roundup of good and bad news from the neighborhood.Ladywell’s Vitality Spa & Sauna, 8538 1st Ave. NW in the Piper Village complex, next to Mud Bay, plans to open for business on Saturday, Feb. 9.Xochil Squaglia will be joining Varnish salon at...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 22, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Josh tells us his green Subaru was stolen from Fremont Avenue North and North 80th Street in Greenwood last Wednesday night. He’s hoping the thieves abandoned it somewhere nearby. It’s a green 1996 Subaru Legacy L Wagon, with a bunch of bumper stickers on it,...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 22, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update: Jasper has been found. Earlier: Greg tells us he encountered a woman searching for her missing cat, Jasper, last night. Jasper disappeared from around Greenwood Avenue North and North 71st Street on Sunday night. Jasper is a sweet-natured three year old black...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 22, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update Tuesday: Here’s SPD’s full account from the Blotter: SWAT and police negotiators responded to a strange call yesterday evening which resulted in the arrest of an 20-year-old man after a brief standoff. Just before 6:00 pm, officers responded to the...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 22, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has lifted the Stage 1 burn ban for King County. That means you can now use your fireplace again, as well as build a bonfire on the beach or use your fire pit in your back yard.
by PhinneyWood | Jan 19, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Several neighbors on North 60th Street and 1st Avenue NW have reported multiple car prowls on Wednesday night or early Thursday. One neighbor tells us he saw at least five cars with broken windows and car alarms going off. Another neighbor said it could be as many as...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 19, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Woodland Park Zoo received a surprise recently when it realized the baby sloth born a week before Christmas was actually TWO baby sloths.Although out of sight, a dual pattern of vocalizations heard through a baby monitor in the maternity den suggested that there may...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 19, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Update Jan. 21: The burn ban is lifted as of 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21. Earlier: The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, due to cold weather and rising air pollution. No burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood...
by PhinneyWood | Jan 18, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Lots to do in Phinney Ridge-Greenwood this weekend. Here’s a sampling; check our Events calendar any time for more. Bill Davie album release concert with Kat Eggleston and Jim Page at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Café, 8310 Greenwood...
by Chris Maykut | Jan 18, 2013 | PhinneyWood Neighborhood
Ludlow, a new and vintage furniture and home store, will open in late February in the former Avanti Art & Design space at 7317 Greenwood Ave. N. (Avanti recently moved to 7601 Greenwood Ave. N.) Owner Rick Rochon plans a soft launch in late February, with an...
