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• Blast From the Past

  Riding Academies Revisited [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2009, 12:00am EDT
  

• Missing Person, Need Help

  Brad Kays at the beach Lake City Block Watch Captain, Brad Kays, is missing. [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2009, 7:21pm EDT
  

• African Cultures Celebrated in Lake City

  On Saturday, April 4 the North Seattle Family Center hosted it's Fifth Annual Celebration of African Cultures. Over 350 children and families attended the event, and over $2,795 was raised from cash and in-kind donations from the community. [...]
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  Posted: April 19, 2009, 9:55am EDT
  

• Stuff your face with spaghetti and feel good about it

  Got a hankering for noodles in red sauce? Then get your butt down to the Lake City Community Center on Saturday April 25. [...]
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  Posted: April 16, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
  

• Follow up to Lake City Crime Meeting

  If you're interested in what was discussed at last Thursday's public forum on crime, held at the Lake City Library, read P.I. reporter Casey McNerthney's latest article:' [...]
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  Posted: March 14, 2009, 10:56am EDT
  

• Trail mapping begins in NE Seattle

  At the Kick-off community members collectively mapped walking routes in their neighborhood. Photo provided by Feet First. Modeled on the West Seattle Trails project, Feet First is working with community groups to create the first trails map of NE Seattle. Feet First is a pedestrian advocacy organization, working to create [...]
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  Posted: March 14, 2009, 10:39am EDT
  

• Trail mapping begins in NE Seattle

  At the Kick-off community members collectively mapped walking routes in their neighborhood. Photo provided by Feet First. Modeled on the West Seattle Trails project, Feet First is working with community groups to create the first trails map of NE Seattle. Feet First is a pedestrian advocacy organization, working to create [...]
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  Posted: March 14, 2009, 10:13am EDT
  

• Forum on Public Safety to be held March 5th

  Crime is not new to this neighborhood, however, Lake City appears to be experiencing an upswing in criminal activity, according to media and police reports. [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 10:37am EST
  

• Lake City Volunteers Needed

  What to make a difference? Read to little kids in Lake City [...]
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  Posted: January 25, 2009, 10:17am EST
  

• Lake City Volunteers Needed

  What to make a difference? Read to little kids in Lake City [...]
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  Posted: January 25, 2009, 10:17am EST
  

• The Old Man and The Sled

  The Nixon Sled. photo by Bill C. Lake City resident Bill Cruchon submitted this photo of his beloved Monoplane. Bill's grandfather bought the sled back in the 1920s for his dad and two sisters who grew up in West Seattle. [...]
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  Posted: December 26, 2008, 9:12am EST
  

• The Old Man and The Sled

  The Nixon Sled. photo by Bill C. Lake City resident Bill Cruchon submitted this photo of his beloved Monoplane. Bill's grandfather bought the sled back in the 1920s for his dad and two sisters who grew up in West Seattle. [...]
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  Posted: December 26, 2008, 9:12am EST
  

• Snow Daze III

  Big fat flakes fell again this morning, turning ordinarily drab Lake City into a winter wonderland. It may be years before we see snow like this again. As pretty as it is, I'm ready for the rain to wash it all away. 40 degree temperatures sounds absolutely tropical to me. [...]
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  Posted: December 24, 2008, 5:07pm EST
  

• Snow Daze III

  Big fat flakes fell again this morning, turning ordinarily drab Lake City into a winter wonderland. It may be years before we see snow like this again. As pretty as it is, I'm ready for the rain to wash it all away. 40 degree temperatures sounds absolutely tropical to me.' [...]
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  Posted: December 24, 2008, 5:07pm EST
  

• Snow Daze II

  Walking around the neighborhood, I came across this amazing snow sculpture created by local artists Michael Ness and Emily Singer, with help from their neighbor Linda Mantandos and others. Hopefully it will last through tomorrow. [...]
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  Posted: December 21, 2008, 2:30pm EST
  

• Snow Daze II

  Walking around the neighborhood, I came across this amazing snow sculpture created by local artists Michael Ness and Emily Singer, with help from their neighbor Linda Mantandos and others. Hopefully it will last through tomorrow. [...]
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  Posted: December 21, 2008, 2:30pm EST
  

• Snow Daze

  Well it looks like we're in for a long week of snow, ice and cold. The weather forecast is for heavy snow developing in the south by late afternoon, pushing north through the Seattle metro area in the early evening. Locally, we could see 3-8" of snow Saturday evening into [...]
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  Posted: December 20, 2008, 3:42pm EST
  

• Snow Daze

  Well it looks like we're in for a long week of snow, ice and cold. The weather forecast is for heavy snow developing in the south by late afternoon, pushing north through the Seattle metro area in the early evening. Locally, we could see 3-8" of snow Saturday evening into'" [...]
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  Posted: December 20, 2008, 3:42pm EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Busy with History - 123rd to 125th on Lake City Way [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2008, 12:00am EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Busy with History - 123rd to 125th on Lake City Way [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2008, 12:00am EST
  

• A Time for Change: Get out and Vote Lake City!

  Obama volunteer Scott Bessho on 125th and Lake City Way encouraging drivers to get out and vote Since voter turnout is expected to be exceptionally high, I left in a hurry this morning to cast my ballot before the expected rush. At 8:30 a.m. , the activity was just starting [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2008, 2:46pm EST
  

• A Time for Change: Get out and Vote Lake City!

  Obama volunteer Scott Bessho on 125th and Lake City Way encouraging drivers to get out and vote Since voter turnout is expected to be exceptionally high, I left in a hurry this morning to cast my ballot before the expected rush. At 8:30 a.m. , the activity was just starting [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2008, 2:46pm EST
  

• Shi'an Revisited

  It's been one year since Shi'an took over the former site of Baker's restaurant. I wrote a post about them after they opened and got a mixed bag of reactions from readers. Most people really liked the food but were turned off by the run down look of the place.' [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 8:14pm EDT
  

• Shi'an Revisited

  It's been one year since Shi'an took over the former site of Baker's restaurant. I wrote a post about them after they opened and got a mixed bag of reactions from readers. Most people really liked the food but were turned off by the run down look of the place. [...]
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  Posted: July 21, 2008, 7:14pm EDT
  

• Lake City Farmers Market at New Location

  Photo courtesy of Farmers Market Alliance ( Lake City ) The Lake City Farmers Market opens Thursday, June 5 at 3 p.m. in its brand NEW home: the Albert Davis Park at NE 125th and 28th Ave NE , next to the Lake City Library. Just a block away from [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2008, 8:46pm EDT
  

• Farmers Market: Opening in June at New Location

  Photo courtesy of Farmers Market Alliance ( Lake City ) The Lake City Farmers Market opens Thursday, June 5 at 3 p.m. in its brand NEW home: the Albert Davis Park at NE 125th and 28th Ave NE , next to the Lake City Library. Just a block away from [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2008, 7:46pm EDT
  

• Write for the Outer Limits

  Seattle P.I. is looking for contributing bloggers to the Outer Limits. If you live in Lake City and have an interest in local happenings, this blog is for you. [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2008, 10:32am EDT
  

• Write for the Outer Limits

  Seattle P.I. is looking for contributing bloggers to the Outer Limits. If you live in Lake City and have an interest in local happenings, this blog is for you. [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2008, 9:32am EDT
  

• Rock on Rimrock

  There was a great article in the Seattle Weekly that focused on the only genuine, live music venue in Lake City's business core - The Rimrock Steak House. Oh yes, there are the folky open-mic nights at Flava but when it comes to hard rocking cover bands, the Rimrock is, [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2008, 1:31pm EDT
  

• "Lake City's Rimrock Revelation"

  There was a great article in the Seattle Weekly that focused on the only genuine, live music venue in Lake City's business core - The Rimrock Steak House. Oh yes, there are the folky open-mic nights at Flava but when it comes to hard rocking cover bands, the Rimrock is, [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2008, 12:31pm EDT
  

• History Being Made

  The New Ace Hardware is now open! The new Tweedy and Pop Ace Hardware is now open for business. You'll find it between QFC and Schucks in our very own Lake City. That's right fellow Lake City-ites - it's not an April Fool's joke - today, on April 1st, our' [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2008, 12:47am EDT
  

• History Being Made

  The New Ace Hardware is now open! The new Tweedy and Pop Ace Hardware is now open for business. You'll find it between QFC and Schucks in our very own Lake City. That's right fellow Lake City-ites - it's not an April Fool's joke - today, on April 1st, our [...]
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  Posted: April 02, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
  

• Signs of spring

  The first signs of spring are starting to appear in Lake City. Photos by Ericka B. [...]
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  Posted: March 20, 2008, 8:05am EDT
  

• Signs of spring

  The first signs of spring are starting to appear in Lake City. Photos by Ericka B. [...]
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  Posted: March 20, 2008, 7:05am EDT
  

• Blast From the Past

  Little Old Lake City and its Cars, Volume I - Mr. Trudeau's Cars [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2008, 11:08am EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Little Old Lake City and its Cars, Volume I - Mr. Trudeau's Cars [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2008, 11:08am EST
  

• Blast From the Past - A Quick One

  Phayathai Cuisine Revisited [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2008, 4:55pm EST
  

• Lake City Restaurants: PHAYATHAI CUISINE

  These days Thai One On seems to be packed most nights so I was ecstatic to finally discover a quieter alternative. [...]
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  Posted: February 23, 2008, 12:16pm EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Sleepless in Lake City [...]
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  Posted: February 13, 2008, 4:49pm EST
  

• Panda in need of home

  Can you resist these sad eyes? This vintage Panda with eyes as big as saucers has patiently been waiting for someone to take him home ever since Fletcher's General Store opened in Lake City 20 years ago. If you'd like to rescue him from his dusty shelf, stop by Fletcher's [...]
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  Posted: February 03, 2008, 5:47pm EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Rush Drake Revisted [...]
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  Posted: January 22, 2008, 6:15pm EST
  

• Lake City Restaurants: LC's Kitchen

  For years, LC's awkward location (near the freeway exit) prevented me from stopping in. Then one day someone sideswiped us at the intersection of Lake City Way and 80th. We were OK but the car was undrivable. After gathering evidence, filling out paperwork and talking to the police, we had [...]
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  Posted: January 19, 2008, 12:02pm EST
  

• Blast From the Past

  Lake City Way - Part IV: History is Being Made Every Day [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2007, 5:20pm EDT
  

• Lake City Residents fight Liquor License Approval

  Today's Outer Limits contributers are Jack Van Fossen of the Greater Lake City Community Council and Lake City resident/ activist Dave Morris. [...]
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  Posted: September 21, 2007, 8:07am EDT
  

• Seattle's oldest video store closes

  For 27 years, Video Theater Movie Club offered a wide array of films ranging from cult classics to blockbusters. On Monday, owner Sean Hardy sold his remaining DVDs, then closed his doors for the last time. [...]
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  Posted: August 14, 2007, 5:21pm EDT
  

• Blast from the Past

  Lake City Way - Part III A Checkered Past? [...]
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  Posted: August 11, 2007, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Blast From the Past

  Lake City Way - Part Two The "New" Bothell Road and its First Commercial Enterprise [...]
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  Posted: June 30, 2007, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Blast From The Past

  Lake City Way's Illustrious Past - Part One [...]
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  Posted: May 23, 2007, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Beautifying Lake City one wall at a time

  Check out these before and after photos of a tagged wall that was painted over by Lake Citian artist Margot Lovinger. Margot, who is currently organizing Fremont Solstice festivities, whipped out this paintiing in no time at all. In addition to murals (indoor and outdoor), Margot works in various media, [...]
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  Posted: May 12, 2007, 8:32am EDT
  

• Farmer's Market Reopens!

  LAKE CITY FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY 17 [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2007, 3:03pm EDT
  

• Blast From the Past

  Roadhouses, Restaurants and Refreshments - The Jolly Roger and the Coon Chicken Inn [...]
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  Posted: April 04, 2007, 3:31pm EDT
  

• Write for the Outer Limits

  I started the Outer Limits last June and have enjoyed sharing my views on the eccentricities, irritations and pleasures of living in the ever evolving community of Lake City. [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2007, 9:29am EDT
  

• Baker's reincarnated

  Baker's restaurant has transformed into a Chinese-American restaurant called SHI'AN. Though the original staff is gone, the ice cream parlor, popcorn ceiling, pink booths and old peeling wall paper live on. [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2007, 8:11am EDT
  

• Meadowbrook Pond birds

  Hooded Merganser, male on right, female on left. Photos provided by Wikipedia.com Winter is a great time to see a number of migrating waterfowl visiting Northeast Seattle's Meadowbrook Pond. Don't forget to bring binoculars for a bird's eye view. Male Bufflehead. Photo provided by Wikipedia.com In addition to the Great [...]
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  Posted: March 11, 2007, 7:21am EDT
  

• Blast From the Past

  Riding Academies and Will Rogers Revisited [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2007, 10:00pm EST
  

• A Tale of Two Daves

  Dave #1 in disco attire. Photo from didierpassion/ [...]
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  Posted: March 07, 2007, 5:06pm EST