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Lake Washington

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Laurelhurst Neighborhood Battle Over Bill Gates Family's Hedge Reaches its Final Cut

    The towering hedge that once kept the public away from Bill Gates' bachelor pad has disappeared, and so apparently has the two-decades-long war that had some Laurelhurst neighbors up in arms - or at least pruning shears.

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    5 Seattle Restaurants for Al Fresco Eating with Kids

    On a warm spring day in Seattle, who wouldn't want to eat and drink on the slender terrace at Revel, sidewalk patio at Presse, or breezy rooftop deck at the Pink Door? But unless you're the parent of an atypically well-mannered child, those venues aren't going to cut it when the kids are coming to d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2012

    Dinner, A View, Kayaks: Vegetarian Dining Is Swimmingly Easy At Agua Verde Paddle Club

    For many an undergrad, the college years are an experimental time: a time to do illicit drugs, bang your way through a fraternity, and explore the vegetarian lifestyle. OK, I don't have proper stats on those first two, but generally speaking, college towns have more vegan, vegetarian, and vegetarian ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 14, 2012

    David Martin and Nicolette Bromberg

    For many an undergrad, the college years are an experimental time: a time to do illicit drugs, bang your way through a fraternity, and explore the vegetarian lifestyle. OK, I don't have proper stats on those first two, but generally speaking, college towns have more vegan, vegetarian, and vegetarian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Comment of the Day: If Truth Be Toll

    It's probably not the most unexpected piece of news that tolling on the 520 floating bridge has cut deeply into the number of drivers crossing Lake Washington on it -- most of them heading to the I-90 bridge. Commenter Charybdis, though, offers her own grouchy perspective in our Comment of the Day:

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2012

    Toll-Wary Drivers Are Abandoning the 520 Floating Bridge in Droves

    It's a veritable picnic these days getting across the 520 floating bridge. That's the upside, one supposes, when one-third of the region's drivers have abandoned it in favor of alternative routes. According to the state Department of Transportation, overall volume has plummeted by 34 percent -- 18 p ... More >>

  • News

    January 4, 2012

    Beat the (520) Bridge

    The new tolls will be tough, but not impossible, to circumvent.

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Is it Possible to Cheat the 520 Bridge Toll?

    Beginning tomorrow, drivers will have to pay up to $5 to cross the 520 bridge, and the good folks at the Washington Department of Transportation have gone to great lengths to ensure that nobody gets a free ride. But is there still a way to beat the state's cutting-edge toll technology?

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    David Silverstein and Lyudmila Shimonova, Seattle 1 Percenters, Accused of Decade-Long Welfare Fraud

    Dr. David Silverstein​Living in a big house on the shores of Lake Washington is expensive. But it helps if one has a steady income of ill-gotten government cheese.

  • Calendar

    October 12, 2011

    David Martin and Nicolette Bromberg

    Dr. David Silverstein​Living in a big house on the shores of Lake Washington is expensive. But it helps if one has a steady income of ill-gotten government cheese.

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Kirkland's Time Out Sports Bar Is the Ideal Karaoke Spot for Saying Goodbye to Hollywood

    ​Work's been insanely busy at my day job in Redmond lately. Last Tuesday, after another 11-hour day, I decided to find a spot to drink and sing in downtown Kirkland. It's an area I've wanted to check out for years, as that three-block zone of bars and restaurants between Central Way and Kirkla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Under Lax State Law, Seafair Boater Busted Twice for BUI in Four Hours Could Be Out On Lake Washington Again Today

    Image Source​Ah, Seafair. The sun shined, the Blue Angels and hydroplanes roared, and the beer flowed like wine yet again during the annual floating fiesta on Lake Washington. A splendid time was had by all, save for the 71 boaters busted by the Washington State Patrol and other law enforcemen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    My Favorite Seafair Memory

    ​Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. His sports column on ESPN.com runs every Wednesday.​ Seattle has had a longtime love affair with water. We are surrounded by it on basically all sides, and the first settlers in this area--of Scandinavian descent--moved here so that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Why Do We Need "Fish Culverts" Underneath The Floating Bridge?

    Image source​Get stuck in traffic this past weekend? Odds are if you were headed through downtown on I-5 during the day or, even worse, across Lake Washington, at least a portion of your weekend was spent mired in gridlock. Several factors contributed to the ginormous clustercuss -- including ... More >>

  • Food

    May 18, 2011

    First Call: Milagro Cantina's Blogging Bartender

    Mark Sexauer wants to turn you on to mescal.

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Osprey Nest on NOAA Ship Makes for a Race Against Eggs

    ​Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would really like to take the ship that's docked at the Sand Point Facility on Lake Washington out into the ocean for some research. Unfortunately, a pair of federally protected ospreys have other plans.

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Milagro Cantina: Where Tequila (and Mescal) Really Does Grow From Trees

    Milagro Cantina bar supervisor Mark Sexauer and the magical tequila tree.​The Watering Hole: Milagro Cantina, 148 Lake St. S., 425-952-6270, KIRKLAND The Atmosphere: Situated in downtown Kirkland right off Lake Washington, this trendy new establishment serves Mexico-inspired cuisine that goes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Getting a Tasty Preview of Little Water Cantina

    Photo by Leslie KellyEnsalada Fresca was a promising sign of good things to come at Little Water Cantina.​There's going to be a party going on all summer long off Eastlake at the new Little Water Cantina. As first reported by the Eastlake Ave. blog last June, this restaurant will occupy retail ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 23, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events

    Photo by Leslie KellyEnsalada Fresca was a promising sign of good things to come at Little Water Cantina.​There's going to be a party going on all summer long off Eastlake at the new Little Water Cantina. As first reported by the Eastlake Ave. blog last June, this restaurant will occupy retail ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    T. C. Boyle

    Photo by Leslie KellyEnsalada Fresca was a promising sign of good things to come at Little Water Cantina.​There's going to be a party going on all summer long off Eastlake at the new Little Water Cantina. As first reported by the Eastlake Ave. blog last June, this restaurant will occupy retail ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2011

    Shadows of a Fleeting World

    Photo by Leslie KellyEnsalada Fresca was a promising sign of good things to come at Little Water Cantina.​There's going to be a party going on all summer long off Eastlake at the new Little Water Cantina. As first reported by the Eastlake Ave. blog last June, this restaurant will occupy retail ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    Tolls Approved for 520 Bridge: At $3.50 Each Way, That's $1,750 a Year for Daily Commuters

    ​There's pretty much no way around it, 520 commuters--you'll soon be paying more to drive to work. The final votes of the Washington State Transportation Commission are in today, and they've all agreed that $3.50 each way during peak hours is going to be the damage.

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2010

    Polar Bear Plunge

    ​There's pretty much no way around it, 520 commuters--you'll soon be paying more to drive to work. The final votes of the Washington State Transportation Commission are in today, and they've all agreed that $3.50 each way during peak hours is going to be the damage.

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2010

    Vietnamese Sandwiches With a Side of Used Toyota Corolla

    ​The Stop: Rainier Beach The Vibe: Unlike many of the other light rail stations, Rainier Beach isn't such a bustle of commerce. There is that strange Polynesian Deli, where you can buy a type of canned meat called Camp Pie Luncheon Loaf; but if you're looking for a variety of dining options y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    The Battle of Waterway 1 (Private Use of Public Lands) Finally Makes Headlines ... Elsewhere

    ​It was good to see the Seattle Times report today on the battle pitting the rich vs. the rich in Laurelhurst, including the commandeering of public land next to Waterway 1 by Bill Gates' sister. As the Times noted, "fights over this tiny bit of land, intended to provide public access to Lake ... More >>

  • Food

    November 3, 2010

    Food News & Notes

    A whole lot of Four Loko. We don't remember much else.

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Cops Looking for Body Found By Rowing Team Floating Under Montlake Bridge

    ​Seattle University's Rowing Club was putting in some practice time Wednesday night when they ran into an uncommon obstacle: what looked like a dead body. The discovery happened in the waters of Portage Bay near the Montlake Bridge and has police divers and a helicopter scouring the area tryin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Mickey Gendler, Who Became a Paraplegic After Montlake Bridge Bike Accident, Gets $8 Million Settlement From the State

    ​In 2007, Mickey Gendler suffered one of the worst accidents that could befall a bicyclist. He was riding over the Montlake Bridge during a Sunday ride around Lake Washington when a tire got wedged into a gap between metal panels of the bridge. He flipped over the handlebars, landed on his hea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Lil' Jon Lets You Embrace Your Inner Chubby

    © Copyright 2010. Siiri Sampson.Go for the Gold, but make sure you haven't eaten in the last 24 hours. You'll be needing the room.​Whether you're looking to impress at a swank new steakhouse, grab a cheap eat at the nearest roach coach en route, or just plain old fill the void, The Eatside b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Michael Mastro's Dream House on the Block to Help Pay Off His $570 Million Nightmare Debt

    ​The exercise room, with ballet barre and mirror wall, has his and hers flat-screen TVs. There are four bedrooms - the master has a fireplace and lake view - three full bathrooms, two half-baths, a 250-bottle wine cellar, exercise pool, a dock on Lake Washington, and three boat lifts. This is ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2010

    Bottleneck Lounge Happy Hour

    ​The exercise room, with ballet barre and mirror wall, has his and hers flat-screen TVs. There are four bedrooms - the master has a fireplace and lake view - three full bathrooms, two half-baths, a 250-bottle wine cellar, exercise pool, a dock on Lake Washington, and three boat lifts. This is ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2010

    Happy Hour at Daniel's

    ​The exercise room, with ballet barre and mirror wall, has his and hers flat-screen TVs. There are four bedrooms - the master has a fireplace and lake view - three full bathrooms, two half-baths, a 250-bottle wine cellar, exercise pool, a dock on Lake Washington, and three boat lifts. This is ... More >>

  • Food

    August 25, 2010

    Versus: Meatier Shower

    Where's the beef? In Madison Park.

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Big Day of Play

    Where's the beef? In Madison Park.

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2010

    McGilvra's: Lunch Break By the Lake

    The Place McGilvra's 4234 E. Madison St., 325-0834 Starting today, we're putting a new spin on Versus. Instead of comparing two similar dishes from two different restaurants, we're going to walk into a restaurant, order their top two most popular items and then pick our favorite. This way, we'll no ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2010

    Timothy Cross

    The Place McGilvra's 4234 E. Madison St., 325-0834 Starting today, we're putting a new spin on Versus. Instead of comparing two similar dishes from two different restaurants, we're going to walk into a restaurant, order their top two most popular items and then pick our favorite. This way, we'll no ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 2, 2010

    Cannonball!

    The best places to walk the plank with (almost) nothing on.

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2009

    Resolution Run

    The best places to walk the plank with (almost) nothing on.

  • News

    November 4, 2009

    Filthy Rich Still Fighting Over Gates’ Old Fishing Hole

    A chapter in the squabble over a Laurelhurst patch of dirt is about to end.

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    Tracy Owen Station

    A chapter in the squabble over a Laurelhurst patch of dirt is about to end.

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2009

    Norway Day Centennial Celebration

    A chapter in the squabble over a Laurelhurst patch of dirt is about to end.

  • Calendar

    April 15, 2009

    Seattle Public Library Spring Book Sale

    A chapter in the squabble over a Laurelhurst patch of dirt is about to end.

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2008

    Blue Scholars, Common Market

    Thursday, December 18 through Saturday, December 20

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2008

    Tack and Jibe: The Allure of Sea and Sail

    Thursday, December 18 through Saturday, December 20

  • Calendar

    March 19, 2008

    Natural History

    A brisk morning look at Seattle’s green past

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007

    Polar Bear Plunge

    If you’re insane, you’ll love this exhilarating activity

  • News

    September 5, 2007

    Paul Allen Accused of Treating Lake Washington as His Own Private Pond

    Boaters have been accused of trespassing without ever stepping foot on dry land.

  • Calendar

    August 22, 2007

    Get Outside

    Golden Gardens

  • Calendar

    August 8, 2007
  • Food

    June 6, 2007
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