A recent request from for some historical information has led us down an interesting path, ending at the muddy lot at Woodlawn Ave NE and Latona Ave NE.  It turns out that there is a high level of hazardous contamination at the site.  Read on for all of the details. My Green Lake reader Victoria [...]

The Hearthstone (6720 E Green Lake Way N) has asked us to extend an invitation to the Green Lake community to stop in and visit their new Memory Care Unit: The “Missing Piece” is in place… After several years of planning and preparation, the Hearthstone is celebrating the completion of a dedicated Memory Care Wing, [...]

Have you been wondering about the vacant lot at Woodlawn Ave NE and Latona Ave NE? The lot, which once housed Scott’s Trophies, Yasuko’s Teriyaki, and Cafe Maree, has stood empty for more than a year. We received an update on the status of this property at Wednesday’s Green Lake Community Council meeting, where we [...]

[Ed. note: A big thank you to My Green Lake contributor Jeff Blucher for this fabulous shot, snapped yesterday at the lake during that big downpour.] Check out more Green Lake photography on My Green Lake.

We just got back from a tour of The Hearthstone (6720 E. Green Lake Way N),  a retirement community for people age 62+.  We only have 30 years to go, and man, we are counting down the days.  The place is nice. The Hearthstone is that big white building on the East side of the lake.  [...]