Category Archives: Public Safety

Madrona Makes the News for Odd Vandalism

Have you ever made Top Ramen and while the water is boiling crack an egg and drop it in with the noodles?  If not, you should try it or another ramen recipe, but I would not advise trying to do it … Continue reading

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Nena’s Gift Shop Literally Broken Into

Some startling news; another Madrona Business was literally broken into this weekend. Nena’s Gift Shop next to Verité on 34th Avenue near Spring Street was burglarized on Saturday night. From what information I was able to gather, it seems that only $40 was … Continue reading

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Grinch Has Stole Christmas; Madrona Can You Help?

Bah, Humbug!  Seriously, this is stupid.  Stealing is never right, but stealing donations to YWCA for needy families is low.  You can read the details on Central District News, Madrona Moms, and even hear about it on the radio.  But … 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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Central District Arrest Causing Controversy

I was driving in the car today and heard of a controversial arrest made by the Seattle Police on October 6th. Little did I know it happened on 23rd and Union near the liquor store parking lot in the Seattle Central District. Check … Continue reading

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Coyote Sighting in Madrona

I wrote last week on Madrona Moms about a coyote I saw crossing Lake Washington Boulevard at 32nd Avenue up by the fire station.  I was heading down 32nd Avenue towards Madrona when I saw the coyote.  I called animal … Continue reading

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Slow Down or Pay $189

If you missed the article in the Seattle Times the other day, pay attention because it could cost you $189.  The City of Seattle is adding new cameras to snap pictures of school-zone speeders near four schools. The cameras, at least … Continue reading

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Gunshots Heard In Madison Valley

Gunshots have been reported tonight, Monday, October 15th, down in Madison Valley.  Reports of up to 6 gunshots have been reported just a couple blocks from Madison Street near the cross streets of Thomas and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.  If you … 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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Man Assaulted in Madrona – Leschi Area

According to the Madrona Mom’s, the other morning as a 76 year old man was on a morning walk he was assaulted near the Madrona Spectrum Dance Theater. He saw a man approaching him who he had seen in the … Continue reading

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