Man and woman attacked, seriously injured in Ravenna Park

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A man and a woman were seriously injured early this morning in Ravenna Park when they were attacked by a man wielding a baseball bat.

Weather News: Burn ban goes into effect today, possible #snOMG this weekend

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A burn ban will be in effect in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties starting at 4 p.m. on January 11. Plus, will we get snow this weekend?

Ask Roosiehood: What’s with the construction activity on the old Scarlet Tree lot?

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The lot at the corner of NE 66th Street and Roosevelt Way NE has been empty for more than 6 years. In the last month, there’s been a flurry of construction activity at that site. Here’s the scoop on what’s going in there.

Deadline for Neighborhood Projects Fund applications is February 1

Got an idea for a project that would improve the Roosevelt neighborhood? The Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF) can help, but you’ll need to get your application in by February 1, 2012.

Photo of the Week: Is there actually a barn in Roosevelt?

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Ever walk through the ‘hood and suddenly spot something you’ve never seen before? It doesn’t happen to me very often, but last week I had a “was that there yesterday?” moment when I spotted this barn-like structure. Also: Get the answer to last week’s mystery photo.

Whole Foods’ 5% Day on Jan. 10 to benefit the ‘Just Garden Project’

On January 10, Whole Foods Roosevelt Square is donating 5% of their profits to a local organization called the Just Garden Project.

Photo of the Week: Can you guess this mystery Roosevelt location?

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Happy New Year, neighbors! This week’s photo should be easy for those of you who wander the ‘hood on foot. If you only make it around by car, however, you might miss this artistic treasure.

Roadwork on Cowen Park Bridge starts January 3

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The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be making repairs to the historic Cowen Park Bridge between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m starting January 3 through January 6. They’ll be back again to make more repairs January 17-20. BONUS: Fun facts about “under bridge inspection trucks”!

RHS students to join protest against education cuts at UW today

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Students from Roosevelt High School will be joining other high school students from across the school district at a rally at the University of Washington this afternoon to protest cuts in education.

Found: White cat near Cowen Park / Ravenna Boulevard

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A white cat was found in the vicinity of Ravenna Blvd. and Cowen Park last night.