Expect Transit Service Interference & Delays On June 23rd
King County METRO bus service may be interrupted, or re-routed, this Saturday, June 23rd, from 5a until mid-day due to the Rock & Roll Marathon.
This Friday, Fun Run!
On Friday, June 8th, Fremont will invite racers to run – along with those who just want an excuse to run in costume, and/or with friends/co-workers. The Fremont Fun Run 5K, and Briefcase Relay, will take place on North 34th Street from Fremont Avenue east nearly to I-5 Ship Canal Bridge.
Aurora Bridge To Be Closed Night of May 29th
The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has distributed information on a closure of both lanes of traffic across the George Washington Memorial (a.k.a. Aurora) Bridge on May 29th.
Registration Now Open for Fremont Fun Run!
On Friday night, June 8th, the Fremont Fun Run takes over Solstice Plaza – and now is time to register to run, either alone or in a team!
Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link Delay Upheld
On February 16th, Judge Jim Rogers, of King County Superior Court, issued a decision on the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link case. The Burke-Gilman Trail currently terminates near 8th Avenue N.W., at the western border of Fremont. The City of Seattle has proposed continuation of the trail through the industrial zone of Ballard.
Two Informative Fremont Chamber Meetings Coming Up – On Taxes & Transportation
On Wednesday, February 15th, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly general membership meeting, this time with Paul Nicely of Eaton Vance. He will provide information on how politics affects taxes. On Thursday, February 16th, at 10a, the Fremont Chamber will host a special transportation meeting, at History House. This free, open-to-the-public discussion will feature representatives from King County METRO and the City of Seattle Office Of Economic Development(OED.)
METRO Scales Back Proposed Route Changes
See current proposed changes on the METRO website, and attend one of the public meetings scheduled for input from riders, and all citizens, on proposed changes. The first meeting will be the one held closest to Fremont, at Ballard High School, on Monday, February 13th, from 6p – 8p.
On-line Resources For Adverse Weather Situations
The forecasters got it right. Fremont has been hit with a serious snow storm on Wednesday, January 18th. For Fremonsters with internet access, Fremont Emergency Preparedness Representative John Nordstrand, of History House, sent along on-line resources to check on throughout the storm.
Fremont Emergency Preparation & Seattle Emergency Operations Center Fully Activated
Both the Seattle Emergency Operations Center and the Fremont Emergency Preparation desk have forwarded a message from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to take care and prepare for a forecast of heavy snow for our area.
Early Morning Vehicular Assault on 36th Street
According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD) blotter, by Detective Renee Witt, at approximately 2a on Saturday, December 10th, a man in his 20s drove his vehicle into a crowd of six people, near Phinney Avenue North and North 36th Street.