We’ve got the latest updates on the Ravenna Boulevard paving project, plus we’ll tell you which areas to avoid during the next couple of months during construction. (Hint: Avoid Ravenna Boulevard. You’re welcome!)
Crime Alert: SPD urges North End residents to lock up homes, cars
The Seattle Police Department’s North Precinct burglary and auto theft detectives are working to track down suspects they believe have stolen at least seven vehicles in series of recent burglaries in the Roosevelt and Green Lake neighborhoods.
Green Lake Elementary teachers surprise students with flash mob
A group of students at Green Lake Elementary had a special surprise last Friday when their teachers broke out into dance in the middle of an assembly.
Power out to 3,900 from Green Lake, through Roosevelt, and into U-District (updates)
UPDATE (2:59 PM): Via Seattle City Light’s Power Lines site: A blown elbow connector on an underground switch was responsible for the outage in Roosevelt. UPDATE (9:49 AM): Seattle City Light says (via twitter) that the outage is down to one customer now. (Sorry, dude. I’m sure it won’t be long now.) A long swath [...]
Nighttime construction along I-5 in Roosevelt, Green Lake through early 2012
The WSDOT has just started work on a project to automate the closure of the I-5 express lanes. When the project wraps up in February of next year, it will reduce the time it takes for the express lanes to switch direction from one hour to 15 minutes.
Rare opportunity to tour the fallout shelter under I-5
Did you know that the only fallout shelter in the United States constructed under a public roadway is in Roosevelt’s backyard?
Fire at Green Lake apartment building
A fire broke out in the Green Lake Plaza apartments (505 NE 70th St.) shortly after 1:00 pm today. The Seattle Times reports that the fire was contained to a single unit and was under control by 1:30 pm. Four people were treated for minor smoke inhalation. The building, maintained by the Seattle Housing Authority, [...]
5 sure-fire alternatives to potassium iodide tablets
Despite news to the contrary, fear that radiation from the Japan nuclear plants will head our way is causing some Pacific Northwest residents to stock up on potassium iodide tablets. Want to prepare for a real emergency? Here are five things you can do today.
