Updated July 25, 2011 A bouquet of flowers has been left at Seattle’s Royal Norwegian Consulate. The consulate, which is located in east Green Lake (7301 5th Ave NE), provides services to Norwegian citizens. It covers much of Washington State and Idaho. A tag on the bouquet reads “med sympati” (“with sympathy”) and it depicts American and Norwegian flags. Yesterday (Friday, July 22, 2011), there were two terrorist attacks in Norway: a bomb explosion in Oslo and a shooting at a youth camp on the island of Utøya. At least 76 people were killed. Thanks for the tip, Patty.
July 2011
July 23, 2011 at 1:36PM
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Redfin Heat Index shows Green Lake real estate market as “warm”
According to the data crunchers at online real estate brokerage Redfin, the Green Lake real estate market is “warm.” Redfin’s Daniel Petkevich sent us this heat map, which displays how active the local real estate market is by zip code. “You can look at the map to get a general feel for how a neighborhood is doing and click on a zip code to get specific numbers for it,” Daniel says. “I think it’s a great way to people to quickly understand their local housing markets. It’s colorful, interactive, and instantly understandable.” Daniels explains that an “even” market with six months of inventory and…
July 22, 2011 at 5:45PM
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Black cat lost in east Green Lake: Have you seen Goose?
Heather just asked us to help spread the word about “Goose,” a black cat which went missing from 5th Ave NE & NE 70th St last Sunday (July 17, 2011). Goose is a long-haired adult male. He is very shy. Heather sent this missing cat poster:
July 21, 2011 at 1:16PM
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Walk Bike Ride Challenge encourages fewer car trips with prizes and a neighborhood competition
Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) is holding a Walk Bike Ride (WBR) Challenge this summer. The WBR Challenge is an effort to encourage people to walk, bike or ride public transit more often to get active and connect with the community. After signing up for the WBR Challenge, participants receive weekly emails with tips on walking, biking and riding. They can also track their individual progress and the program’s collective impact online. Participants who switch at least two car trips per week to walking, biking or transit will earn chances to win the following prizes: Electric bike from e-Moto Apple iPad Night stay at Pan Pacific Hotel in South…
