If you are a Block Watch Captain you are probably already planning your event. If your street/immediate neighborhood doesn’t have a Block Watch Captain – please volunteer to take on this role. Then invite your neighbors to join you for a night out … [Continue reading]
Bittersweet
This week's post covers my recent 44 mile hike through the Olympic Mountains. The hike and the nature photos are dedicated to my brother, Brad, who had hoped to accompany me. Union Bay Watch All the best! Larry … [Continue reading]
WSDOT’S Revised Noise Variance – Send Your Feedback Now
WSDOT has submitted a revised application and summary letter to the City of Seattle for a noise variance during the Montlake phase of SR 520 construction. As we reported in May, the city told WSDOT that its previous application was unacceptable in … [Continue reading]
SR 520 Westbound Exit Lane and Off-ramps to Montlake
July 14-17: Weekend closure of westbound SR 520 • Crews will close all lanes and ramps of westbound SR 520 between 92nd Avenue NW and Montlake Blvd. from 11 p.m. Friday, July 14, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 17. • Neighbors near the MOHAI staging … [Continue reading]
The Ouzel’s Eyelid
What is the correct and current name for an ouzel? What color is the eyelid of an ouzel? Do ouzels swim in your drinking water? Learn more at: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]
Diamonds Are Optional
Are there young birds in the osprey nest at the Union Bay Natural Area? Will you understand my cryptic reference to Diamonds Are Optional? Find out for yourself by reading this week's post on: Union Bay Watch Have great fourth! Larry … [Continue reading]
Elderberry Whine
Can you name three local species of birds which eat elderberries? You will be able to if you read this week’s post on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry ps: I forgot to include cedar … [Continue reading]
Eaglets At Play
There are two new, 2017 eaglets in the Broadmoor/520 nest. They are now nearly as large as these two eaglets from 2016. If you would like to see their progress you will want to visit: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where … [Continue reading]
Last Chance to Save the Montlake Blvd Market?
The Montlake Boulevard Market--gone forever--is a real possibility if WSDOT gets its way at a court hearing on June 23rd. WSDOT has filed a Petition for Condemnation to take full possession of the market and gas station properties, and if the court … [Continue reading]
Canceled – June 17 Playstreets
The Playstreets event schedule for June 17 on 26th Ave E in Montlake is canceled due to lack of volunteer interest and participation. The Playstreets closures scheduled the same day in the Arboretum neighborhood are also canceled. Thank … [Continue reading]