From WDOT:Construction is underway on the SR 520 Montlake Project. Over the next four years, crews will build a seismically stronger, three-lane bridge over Union Bay for eastbound traffic, a highway lid in Montlake with a transit hub and landscaped … [Continue reading]
Cutter Thrives

This week's post covers the next steps in Cutter's return to his parents, Monty and Marsha, our local Montlake Cut Bald Eagle pair. Also, in this post, Friends of Arboretum Creek asks for your help in inspiring the King County Council to proceed … [Continue reading]
Support noise mitigation TONIGHT at WSDOT’s night-time noise variance public meeting
The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections is holding a public meeting on Thursday, August 1, 5:30p to 7:30p at the Queen City Yacht Club to hear comments about WSDOT’s 3-year nighttime construction noise variance for the SR520/I-5 … [Continue reading]
Cutter and Bay

Can you guess who is who and which one has been away from home? More in this week's post on: Union Bay Watch Larry … [Continue reading]
Montlake Music Festival & Family Night

Head over to Montlake Community Center for an evening of music, food, and fun activities for all ages. This annual event is free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family! 6pm School of Rock Seattle 7pm Seattle … [Continue reading]
A message from SDOT: 23rd Ave E Vision Zero Project

Thank you to everyone who attended our presentation at theMontlake Community Club board meeting on June 11. We presented the proposed design for Segment 2 and gathered feedback. Based on community interest, we are planning site visits with community … [Continue reading]
The Mystery in the Marsh

This week’s post is all about the Marsh Wren and its most mysterious marking. Take a look and please leave a comment if you think of a solution to the mystery. Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the … [Continue reading]
Aquatic weed management in Portage Bay

South Portage Bay will be treated with aquatic herbicide on or between July 24th and 25th, and August 8th and 14th, 2019. Signs will be posted in the affected areas no more than 48 hours prior to treatment. … [Continue reading]
Traffic calming measures

In 2017, the city and the Washington State Department of Transportation developed the Montlake Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan. A process to request traffic calming measures is in place. To ask questions or to request traffic calming measures … [Continue reading]
Rama – The Young Osprey

This week's post features two osprey with broken branches. The first is just a few weeks old and the other may be its grandfather. Read the story at: Union Bay Watch Also, consider this a personal invitation to attend the Monday meeting with … [Continue reading]