January 6, 2010

The food truck fest known as Mobile Chowdown is returning to Interbay this Saturday to showcase the best in Seattle’s street food scene.   Dubbed as a celebration of “curbside cuisine”, the first Mobile Chowdown caused a foodie frenzy back in October.  While it was considered a huge hit by organizers, criticism was that lines were too long, things were unorganized

January 6, 2010

The Woodland Park Zoo is planning to close the Nocturnal House exhibit for budget reasons and a group of citizens is banding together to try to keep it open. Even though the zoo had near-record attendance in 2009, it’s still struggling with the economy. “For 2010, we needed long-term solutions that match our income with

January 5, 2010

The Moisture Festival has received financial support for 2010 through Seattle’s Neighborhood and Community Arts program.  The comedy/variete festival was one of 40 cultural events in the city that each received $1,200. “Festivals and events color the character of Seattle’s neighborhoods. The arts build community, and these investments help fuel the transformative power and positive influence of the arts in

January 4, 2010

Arson Bomb Detectives responded to a call to the North Recycling and Disposal Station at 1350 N. 34th St. on Monday morning.  According to the SPD Blotter, employees found an ‘OD green-colored’ 155 millimeter Howitzer round at around 9:30 a.m. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Police Department) US Army Explosive Technicians from Fort Lewis were also called to the

January 4, 2010

I know the new year just began but February is gearing up to be a month to honor facial fuzz.  The second annual Beard & Stache Fest is looking for one hundred contestants who want to boast their bushy beard or flaunt a fierce Fu Manchu.  100% of the money raised throughout the month will go to Treehouse, a local organization that helps children in foster care.  (Photo of