Category Archives: Mount Baker

Mount Baker is a southeast Seattle neighborhood located along Lake Washington. Its bordering communities include Leschi and what is commonly referred to as Rainier Valley. Madrona lies north of Leschi, and Leschi is just north of Mount Baker. Mt. Baker was developed in the early 1900′s, many of the residential homes have views of Mount Baker (the mountain), from which the community derives its name.

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Register now for the Shore Run/Walk, June 9th

Today is the last day to register for the 2013 Shore Run/Walk race before registration prices increase. The annual race benefits the   Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center which will be celebrating its 36th birthday this year. The event is open … Continue reading

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Update on School Zone Speed Cameras

Earlier this week we blogged about the new School-Zone Speed Cameras. According to the Seattle Times, there were over 6,000 speeders since November 1st when the cameras went live. Mayor Mike McGinn was surprised by these numbers. Because there were … Continue reading

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A Look Inside Seattle’s Girl’s School

The Seattle’s Girl’s School is a 5th through 8th grade middle school in the Central area, designed to empower young girls to develop leadership skills through a challenging academic program. The school enrolls students from 20 different k-5 schools, with … Continue reading

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Halloween Party in Mt. Baker, Sunday October 28th!

Looking for Halloween fun this weekend.  No matter if you live Mount Baker, Leschi, Madrona, or what have you, there is fun to have this weekend just down the road.  Tomorrow, Sunday October 28th, from 2-4 p.m. there will be … Continue reading

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Body Found in Lake Washington, Near Mt.Baker Beach

  Today the Seattle Police pulled a body from Lake Washington. Officers were called to the 2300 block of Lake Washington near Mt.Baker Beach, at about 6:40 this morning. Someone reported seeing what appeared to be a body about 100 yards off … Continue reading

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Trees for Neighborhoods

Seattle’s reLeaf Program is giving away: Free trees (up to 4 trees per household) Watering bags Training on proper planting and care A coupon for GroCo compost Ongoing care reminders and free workshops. The program is designed to help Seattle … Continue reading

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Night Out in Seattle

This year the City of Seattle will be celebrating the 28th Annual Night Out Against Crime. Tomorrow night, August 7th several communities around Seattle will come together as neighborhoods and spend the night out! Each year the Night Out program has grown strong … Continue reading

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King County Home Prices Still Rising

Remember when we told you home prices in the King County area were on the rise? We weren’t kidding. The median home price in the county rose for the second month in a row in May and according to the … Continue reading

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Seattle Times Blasts Madrona Rep. Santos, Praises Rep. Pettigrew

A Seattle Times editorial blasts Madrona’s Washington State House Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat) while praising  Madrona’s State House Representative Eric Pettigrew (Democrat) for their stances on how to fix the state’s school system.  The Seattle Times editorial said Santos … Continue reading

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Christmas Ships at Madrona Beach

The grand finale of the Very Merry in Madrona this weekend is the stroll down to Madrona Park to watch the Christmas Ships.  The Christmas Ships, a Seattle tradition for 62 years, will stop in front of Madrona Beach between … Continue reading

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