The Roosevelt Neighborhood Blog

Green Lake Elementary teachers surprise students with flash mob

Roosiehood — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:47:52 +0000

A group of students at Green Lake Elementary had a special surprise last Friday when their teachers broke out into dance in the middle of an assembly.

Accident on I-5 at Ravenna Blvd. closes all southbound lanes of traffic

Roosiehood — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:41:17 +0000

An accident involving a semi truck and a smaller vehicle closed all lanes of traffic on southbound I-5 near the Ravenna overpass for about 40 minutes this afternoon. According to reports, 4 people have been taken to the hospital.

Early morning fire causes damage to Cafe DaPino in Ravenna

Roosiehood — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:32:57 +0000

No one was injured in an early morning fire on February 10 at Cafe DaPino in Ravenna. Damage is estimated at $20,000.

Funeral to be held this Saturday for RHS graduate killed in Afghanistan

Roosiehood — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:57:08 +0000

A public funeral service will be held this Saturday, Feb. 11, to honor U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Stacey, a 2006 Roosevelt High School graduate who was killed Jan. 31 while serving in Afghanistan.

Eat out tonight to benefit the University District Food Bank

Roosiehood — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:43:45 +0000

Tonight is the 10th Annual Neighborhood Grills Benefit Dinner for the University District Food Bank at the Greenlake Bar & Grill and the Eastlake Bar & Grill. Up to 60% of your bill will be donated to the food bank to help defray costs of purchasing food.

Book Review: “Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny”

Kate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:02:27 +0000

OMG. So, if Rob Lowe was a good writer, Nile Rodgers blows him out of the water. Talk about being able to tell a story so vividly that you are literally there, in that time and place. Also, if Rob Lowe’s story of how his parents’ divorce effected him was heartbreaking, Nile Rodgers’ story of [...]

Armed robbery at U-District business on Roosevelt Way

Roosiehood — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:15 +0000

According to the Seattle Police Department's blog, two suspects are still at large after robbing a business in the 5000 block of Roosevelt Way NE early in the morning on Monday, January 30.

Roosevelt: You have been rezoned

Roosiehood — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:05:44 +0000

Today, the Seattle City Council voted on the Roosevelt Residential Urban Village rezone. The vote was 7-2 in favor of the plan, which will allow for building heights of up to 65 feet in front of RHS. Counilmembers Bruce Harrell and Jean Godden were the dissenting votes.

Dog attack prompts lockdown at Eckstein Middle School (UPDATES)

Roosiehood — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:20:10 +0000

A bus driver was attacked by two dogs this morning while walking the track at Eckstein Middle School. The school was temporarily placed on lockdown while police officers caught the dogs.

Events in Roosevelt for the Week of January 23

Roosiehood — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:46:30 +0000

Lots to do in Roosevelt and nearby 'hoods this week, including a Roosevelt Drama production, Twisted Flicks at Jet City Improv, and a chance to get free landscaping materials this weekend!