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April 25, 2012
The message was clear at Wednesday night’s community meeting: “Give us a call,” said Officer Kipp Strong, a member of Seattle’s community police team. He said officers rely on residents to be their “eyes and ears.” “We’ll do the dirty work - you just do the work. Give us a call,” said Strong, a 19-year …
April 25, 2012
Photos courtesy Dawn Siegel We reported back in January on the Heritage Trees of Maple Leaf. Now one of them has become more famous. Dawn emails: We are excited to announce that our flowering cherry Prunus x yedoenisis “Akebono” has been awarded Best in Neighborhood by the Heritage Tree organization, a division of Plant Amnesty. …
April 25, 2012
Although it’ll be another eight years until the first Sound Transit light rail train officially rolls into the Northgate Station, it’s never too early to start planning walking routes to, from and around the station. Feet First, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting walkable communities, is doing just that with “Walking in Northgate … Opportunities with Light Rail,” …
April 24, 2012
Although COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria has been open for less than a year after replacing Divine at 7919 Roosevelt Way N.E., it’s already undergone some big changes. In the last three months, owner Edgar Carreon has redesigned the color scheme and hired chef Luis Castro, shown at right, who has created a new menu that now touts the …
April 24, 2012
Here’s the agenda for Wednesday night’s general meeting of the Maple Leaf Community Council. The theme is public safety. Note there is an emergency preparedness drill set for Saturday, May 19. Volunteers are needed. The meeting runs from 7-9 p.m. at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 N.E. 95th St. 7:00 - Welcome and Announcements 7:05 …