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August 28, 2014
Terri emails on Wednesday: “There was a dark blue 1997 Subaru stolen from Northeast 83rd Street between Northeast Fifth and Eighth avenues. It was stolen this morning between 8 a.m and 9 a.m. It was locked. Keep your eyes out for any suspicious people messing around at cars … even in the daylight! Car crimes …
August 26, 2014
News from around the neighborhood in the past few days: Mr. Grumbles (Do you know this cat hanging on 12th N.E.), the neighborhood cat who walks by himself and visits many homes, apparently has quite a few fans. He may soon have his own Facebook page, his owner speculates. He was originally found living behind …
August 22, 2014
Seattle Parks warns toxic algae has been found in accumulated scum along the shores of Green Lake. The lake is not closed and remains open for most activities. However, people and pets should not wade or play in the lake with the scum. Dog owners should take special care not to let animals drink from …
August 18, 2014
The Maple Bar, officially to open Aug. 23, actually had a “soft” opening this weekend. The bar and restaurant, at 8929 Roosevelt Way N.E. in the space where the Maple Leaf Grill closed, will be open daily from 5 p.m to midnight. The soft opening, to train staffers and fine-tune equipment (how’s the beer working …
August 17, 2014
Laura emails: We live near First Avenue Northeast and Northeast 85th Street and are wondering if anyone else is experiencing tan(ish) water coming out of their taps this morning? I’m assuming it has something to do with the link expansion construction, but it would be great to know if it’s just us or seems to …