June 17, 2009

A new place to grab some grub opens in Fremont today. Marination Mobile travels around to several neighborhoods and today is Fremont’s day! The Hawaiian-Korean taco truck will be parked at Soundspeed Scooters (132 N. Canal St.) serving lunch every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Cathy Calleja, formerly of Yarrow Bay Grill,

June 16, 2009

It’s only June, but the political season is already underway. Meet the candidates for Mayor, City Attorney and City Council on Wednesday at the “Fremont Chamber’s Picnic in the Park: Candidate Forum.” The round-table “timed networking” event will allow candidates to rotate around the area to meet everyone, so bring questions with you. The event

June 14, 2009

Expect some delays heading into downtown across the Fremont Bridge this week. The Seattle Department of Transportation plans to close the southbound lane and sidewalk again this week. They’re planning to work from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Crews will be repairing the sidewalk.

June 12, 2009

Perfect weather attracted a big crowd at the Fremont 5k and Briefcase Relay. The most entertaining event is the relay, attracting costumed runners packing briefcases full of canned food — all to support the non-profit Solid Ground. The relay team called, ahem, “Test Icicles” came in first place, with Troy Ruckman (above) crossing the finish

June 12, 2009

The colorful, creative and bedazzled penguins start their march today toward the Woodland Park Zoo. Back in April the Zoo did a “call for artists” to dress up 22-inch fabricated penguins in honor of the new Humboldt Penguin exhibit. Today, more than 50 penguins will start migrating from the Seattle Center through Ballard, Fremont and