Fascia. You may have heard of it. It’s talked about by physical therapists, massage therapists, wellness blogs, and body care products, to name a few. We’re told that it’s another major part of the body that plays a big role in our health and well-being. As “a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place“, it sounds pretty important!

Indeed, fascia is gaining recognition for its crucial role in maintaining our health and wellness. Alongside the growing interest in holistic well-being, people are exploring various methods to support …

It has been 25 years since University House Wallingford was built on Stone Way N, just south of N 45^th (4400 Stone Way N).  It is an independent and assisted living facility where seniors have apartments and can take their meals in a dining hall. It is a part of the ERA Living chain and is associated with the UW Retirement Association. It has been a real asset to the community, hosting events open to the public in a large assembly hall.

Hidden from public view but adjacent to the dining hall in a courtyard mostly surrounded by the …

It began as an ordinary day for Russell Ruhle, a driver for WM (formerly Waste Management), one of the city’s contractors for collecting trash, yard waste and recyclables. But then, as Ruhle maneuvered his truck up the 4000 block of Sunnyside, he noticed someone signaling to him from the sidewalk. It was mid-afternoon on Friday, October 14.

It had been an ordinary day for Neal Stuber as well. While his wife, Carol, was out doing some shopping, Neal busied himself with some yard work outside his home in the 4000 block of Sunnyside. As he went up the stairs to …

Zero Waste Washington and Seattle Makers will host a Fix-It Fair on Saturday afternoon (3-6 pm), October 1. Seattle Makers is located 3300 Wallingford N, at the top of the Wallingford Steps, just south of the 34th and Wallingford intersection. The Fix-It Fair is free.

You could just throw it away. Or you could send it off for recycling. But reuse is better than recycle, so if it can be fixed and you can keep using it, you save and the planet is blessed. The fixin’ crew will try to repair small appliances, electronics, bicycles, jewelry, clothes and more. They …

Best patio in Seattle has a new contender — and it’s right here in Wallingford.

Some months ago, I noticed Bowriders Grill pop up on Google maps right on the water, directly next to Westward. Eager for outdoor dining that might be easier to obtain without a reservation, my husband and I went on a scouting mission (aka mid-day beer break). We were delighted with what we found. The views and the vibes at Bowriders were out of this world. Sitting in Adirondacks, drinking cold beer out of recyclable aluminum cups, we watched seaplanes land and slipped into a dreamy …

Lumen Bioscience has expanded into the space formerly occupied by the Essential Bakery on the northeast corner of 34^th and Woodlawn just east of the transfer station. Lumen’s main office is just kitty corner across the street at 1441 N 34^th St. The Essential Baking Company closed down their Wallingford cafe back in 2020, and the space has sat empty ever since.

I tried repeatedly to contact them to find out what they intend to use the new space for, but I got no replies. The old Essential Baking space seems considerably smaller than the space Lumen currently …