December 8, 2010

One of Maple Leaf Life’s readers wrote this morning about more car prowls since our last report. I’m hearing from our neighbors about more car break ins. It seems there was a pick-up truck was broken into last night on 8th just North of 92nd. The window was broken to get in and steal something

December 7, 2010

Although the Seattle Department of Transportation hoped to paint new crosswalks today on Roosevelt Way Northeast at Northeast 90th, 92nd and 97th streets, the rainy weather did not work in its favor. However, SDOT’s Brian Dougherty says we’re still on track to have the crosswalks added by the end of the year — unless it rains

December 7, 2010

Don’t let the appearance of the above pictured “Experi-Metal” band Uncle Pooch fool you. Behind the masks of its four members are decades of talent that cross too many genres to name, which might be one of the biggest reasons behind their idea to start the instrumental/experimental metal band that is performing Thursday, Dec. 9, at

December 7, 2010

Heidi writes us: I found two sets of keys, including key fobs for Toyota vehicles, in my driveway on the 500 block of NE 85th St. this morning. Perhaps one of your readers is the owner? Could you put out word on the blog? I can be reached at 206.276.2578 to identify and claim the

December 6, 2010

Despite winter’s weather, or perhaps because of it, a couple of mobile food vendors are continuing to stop for lunch at the Washington Dental Building just south of Thornton Place at 9706 Fourth Ave. This week, think comfort food: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Got Soup? will be serving hot soups to warm you up as well as frozen