July 14, 2010

Mayor's nightlife initiative: Your thoughts?

This comes from our partner at Fremont Universe: Mayor Mike McGinn last night revealed a “Seattle Nightlife Initiative” that includes eight major points: Code compliance enforcement Flexible liquor service hours Noise ordinance enforcement Security training requirements Precinct community outreach Professional development Late-night transportation alternatives Targeting public nuisances The Hudson New American Public House, one of several …

July 14, 2010

Celebrate Bastille Day all month at Fine Impressions

Fine Impressions Gallery is giving France its due all month in honor of today’s Bastille Day celebration. The Maple Leaf gallery, located at 8300 Fifth Ave. N.E., explains a little about the national French holiday and the accompanying print: On July 14, a grand parade marches down the Champs Elysees in Paris to commemorate the …

July 13, 2010

Construction to close I-5 express lane ramps

Plan your travels and your sleep schedule accordingly. The state Department of Transportation plans some noisy but necessary work this weekend to the ramps that connect Lake City Way with the Interstate 5 express lanes. The ramps will be closed both weekends, July 16-19 and 23-26, from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday. However, the …

July 13, 2010

Should bike lane trump parking on Roosevelt?

Although cyclists appear to be in favor of a city plan to add marked bike lanes along Maple Leaf’s hilly portion of Roosevelt Way Northeast, many of the residents who live along or near the section that could lose 10 blocks of parking are not as supportive of the project. At an open house last night at …

July 12, 2010

Car prowling reported overnight near 85th and 16th

A reader reported spotting car prowlers near Northeast 85th Street and 16th Avenue Northeast last night about 2 a.m. Although police responded immediately to the scene and are believed to have caught the suspects, the reader still would like to warn neighbors to be extra vigilant about locking doors to their cars and home. Also, if …