August 29, 2008

When the Seattle band Massy Ferguson releases their upcoming CD, Cold Equations, it will feature a song called “The Ride” about a friend who jumped from the Aurora Bridge in 2006. “Don’t let it stall on Fremont Falls/just go, finish it out,” the song says, which musician Ethan Anderson said urges people not to give

August 27, 2008

With an $8,000 a month rent and monthly bills piling up, the owner of the Asteroid Cafe can’t keep up. The neighborhood Italian joint on Fremont Ave. and 36th St. will close its doors as soon as this week. “I have enough for payroll, but not enough to pay vendors and I’m three months behind

August 25, 2008

The Fremont Oktoberfest is quickly approaching (it’s in September, not October, natch), and tickets have gone on sale. This year, there are a few new twists to Fremont’s annual event including the Miss Buxom contest (“all contestants must be dressed up in funky, fun German attire”) and the BMX keg jump. Sounds like a party.

August 24, 2008

That former bed-and-breakfast on Palatine in Fremont will be saved from demolition crews and moved to a new lot. Musician Steven Flynn scrambled to secure the financing and permits to move the home to his own lot 10 blocks away. He’s also tearing down his small, flimsy home to make room for the new arrival.

August 18, 2008

Nana’s Soup House, a popular soup and sandwich joint in the U-District is packing up and moving to Fremont. The gal who answered the phone told us that the owner is closing the current location the end of August and hopes to open in Fremont by the middle of September. The new space is located