March 30, 2010

Break-ins hit TV as Laurelhurst reports 2 cases

Tensions over burglaries were amped Tuesday night by a local TV news report on the recent string of View Ridge burglaries that have occurred while residents were in their homes, the most recent occurring early Sunday. Not to stoke the fires but the Laurelhurst Blog also is reporting that since January their neighborhood has had


March 30, 2010

Just in time for spring break: 'Bikes for Books'

So it’s Tuesday and perhaps the kids are staying pretty busy so far. But how about the rest of the week of this spring break (for Seattle Public Schools, anyway)? Here’s an idea: Beginning Thursday through June 3, Seattle Public Library is hosting the

March 30, 2010

Coupon on its way for a free

Check your mailbox this week for a coupon for a free “Green Kitchen Kit” which should arrive in your CurbWaste and Conserve newsletter. The kits, which feature an EcoSafe Kitchen Collector (shown at right) and compostable bags for storing food scraps, a food scraper, a CFL light bulb and a reusable shopping bag can be


March 28, 2010

Another View Ridge break-in while family sleeps

View Ridge residents are sending out another Block Watch Alert after another home was broken into — again while a family was inside sleeping. The break-in occurred early Sunday (between 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.) near the intersection of 49th Avenue Northeast and NE 70th Street, the alert said. Entry was made through a door,


March 28, 2010

New Mariner needs ideas for charitable efforts

Our partner the Seattle Times has a story about new Seattle Mariner Chone Figgins who, fresh off signing a four-year, $36 million contract, donated $5,000 to relief efforts in Chile. A nice move by the second baseman, no doubt, but a curious dollar amount to build a story around, given that it’s comparable to a