Police later found the suspect hiding in the bushes with two other men.  He told police he ran into traffic because he’s a “pyro” who loves excitement.  After searching the man, officers found a four inch metal shiv that appears to have been made from a broken spoon.  The suspect was arrested for harassment.

First, about the name: Doggy Style co-owner Mike Kniaziuk told us the name was inspired by a friend’s grandchild, who called hot dogs “doggies,” not by its less wholesome connotations. “It was embarrassing going to City Hall to get the license, but 99 out of 100 people loved it. You get a lot of smiles,” Kniasiuk said. “It wasn’t provocative thinking to start. Mainly people think the name’s cute.”

Now, for the hot dogs. Kniaziuk doesn’t want to sample another one for a long time, he said, because he and co-owner Odie Haylock have “tried them all.” They settled on Bavarian Meats’ frankfurters with natural casings, and plan to sell an “East Coast-style” dog on a New England split-top bun (West Coasters, you may need to see a picture). Kniaziuk, who’s from Boston, was surprised that Seattleites weren’t familiar with the split-top bun. These will be buttered with garlic butter and fried, then offered up in a slew of variations that are being fine-tuned. Prices will range from $3.75 to $5.25, Kniaziuk projected.

This eatery is a side business for Kniaziuk and Haylock, who own a drywall and construction company. “Things are getting slow, and everyone has to eat,” Kniaziuk reasoned and consulted with a friend who owns hot dog stand on the East Coast. Haylock remembered an espresso stand in the spot long ago (Jump Start Espresso was there for less than a year 10 years ago), so they approached Big Wheel’s owner about leasing the space.

Kniaziuk hopes to open Doggy Style by the end of the month and plans for hours to be Monday through Saturday, 11 to 7. We’ll be sure to let you know when the opening day is set — they’ll be giving away free hot dogs.

Thanks to Domenic for the tip!

We have them home! We are so relieved that they are healthy and safe. they were picked up by someone who basically called us and sold them back to us. We were willing to do anything to get them back.

Fear not, they will be microchipped ASAP (the vet told us to wait until they were neutered at 6 months but I think we will ask to speed this along). As for collars and tags, I need to assess this..two boxers together is a constant wrestling match. there is a high risk of strangling with a collar on. that would be an even worse scenario.

Thank you to everyone who emailed us and phoned us and offered their help and hope. This is a great place we live!……Fiona

Keep your eyes open for these 14-week-old boxer puppies, who escaped from their backyard on 2nd Ave. NE north of N. 45th St. yesterday morning. Their names are Fred and Gus.

The dogs are not wearing ID tags. If you spot one or both of the pups, please contact owner Fiona at 206.498.3669 or Fiona.Westover@gmail.com.

SDOT is inviting the community to come and out celebrate that day starting with a ribbon cutting at 8:45am.  You can hear from the project team and city staff who worked on the project, as well as meet the contractor who completed the project on schedule for the first home football game at Husky Stadium.

The event will be held at the top of the hill (near 22nd Avenue NE & NE 45th Street) and lasts until 10am.

The City of Seattle’s North & South Recycling and Disposal stations also will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The North Recycling and Disposal Station is at 1350 N. 34th St. in Wallingford/Fremont.

Customers can report a missed collection after 6 p.m. on the day it was missed by calling (206) 684-3000 or filling out the online Missed Collection form.

Ballard
Golden Gardens baby seal taken to PAWS

Ballard Farmers Market voted best in the state

An inside tour of new Fire Station 35

Baby squirrel rescued from Ballard man’s stove

University District
City adds new bike corral in U-District

Major rebuild of 15th Ave NE

Frat house burglarized as dozens slept

Zeppelin spotted over U District

Fremont
New photos of 46th Street Mural

Troubled hotels on Aurora up for auction

I wanted to let you know my truck was broken into last night, Tuesday, August 31. I noticed that my truck, which was parked on the northeast corner of 43rd and Wallingford, had been broken into by jamming the lock and door handle. They went through my glove box and center console, removing a variety of items, but did not take anything. I just wanted to let people know to make sure they lock their doors and not leave anything of significant value in their cars.

If you’re leaving town today, this is good advice for your home too. Be sure to close and lock all your windows (it was warm last night!).

Hamilton principal Chris Carter addresses the crowd

The Commons is the assembly and cafeteria area

The crowd gathers in the Commons

Inside the new gym building

The Seattle Public Schools shared this information with us:

Originally built in 1927 as Seattle Public School’s first middle school, Hamilton’s remodel reflects the seven characteristics associated with high-achieving schools: a learner-centered and personalized environment, and spaces that support collaboration, safety, aesthetics, community connections and program adaptability.

Speaking at the ceremony to students, staff and families, Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson emphasized the importance of a supportive community in the success of the school. “Innovative design and architecture make this a unique building that will enhance learning and teaching at Hamilton International Middle School,” said Superintendent Goodloe-Johnson. “However, it is the dedication, enthusiasm, and creativity of our teachers, students and families that will ensure that your entire community can be very proud of this wonderful school.”

Sherry Carr, School Board Director for District II, which includes Hamilton International Middle School, thanked voters for the support that made the project possible. “I have tracked the progress of this project closely throughout the renovation process,” said Director Carr. “I believe the successful completion of this project, on time and under budget, is a win for voters and our community; and provides a great new facility for our students and teachers. I want to thank Seattle voters for approving the Building Excellence III bond that made this project possible.”

The 134,000-square-foot Hamilton building is located on a 2.2-acre campus and includes a new library with international resources, small learning communities, improved science laboratory classrooms, and new digital arts and fine arts classrooms, music and band rooms. The new gymnasium will be available for community use in addition to school functions for the entire student body.  The 3-story central atrium will function as commons, cafeteria and theatre. The school includes upgraded technology equipment for students and teachers and has been seismically improved. The new outdoor garden will interface with the Wallingford playfield.

The school’s name now reflects its designation as an International middle school, defined by a global perspective in courses, world language for all students, international artist-in-residence and partnerships with local and global organizations. Hamilton offers three years of world language, including a Spanish and Japanese immersion program.

“The Hamilton International Middle School community is excited to reopen our fabulously updated school to our students, families and staff for the 2010-2011 school year,” said Hamilton International Middle School Principal Christopher Carter. “Our state-of-the-art facility will help all students achieve academic success and foster a sense of pride in their school.”

Sustainability features are integral to Hamilton’s environment: the reuse of an existing building in a dense neighborhood close to transit routes, the salvage of reusable building elements, high-efficiency heating systems, new roof and wall insulation, heating and cooling controls for each classroom, occupancy lighting sensors, daylight sensors to balance lighting use with actual need, daylight access throughout the building, storm water detention, and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Students from five area elementary schools — John Stanford International, McDonald, BF Day, West Woodland and Laurelhurst — will feed into Hamilton Middle School, which is located at 1610 N. 41st Street.

The lights are off and the doors are locked at Meridian Market (2201 N 56th St).

The market has been a fixture in Tangletown for three years.  It has been struggling since last winter, and was officially put up for sale two weeks ago.  A craigslist ad lists the sale price at $250,000.

When I spoke with owner Wally Wright on August 11, he had no plans of shutting down the market before it was sold.  However, My Green Lake tipster Ann tells us that the market was closed on Thursday night, and horseknuckle reports that it was still shut on Saturday evening.

Phone calls to the market go unanswered, and a peek inside reveals groceries on the shelves and food in the deli case, but no employees in sight.

After only two months on the road, our ice cream truck has been nominated as one of America’s best!

Last month, in the spirit of its new series The Great Food Truck Race, the Food Network launched a nationwide search to find America’s favorite food truck, calling on fans from coast to coast to nominate the tastiest trucks from their hometowns. Our truck “Leo” made the cut!

From now until September 10th, help us claim the top spot by casting your vote for the Molly Moon’s ice cream truck online* or via text.  You can vote 10 times/day, so get going!

To Vote, text FT201 to the short code 66789. (Standard text messaging rates apply.)

If we win, we’ll donate 100% of the $10,000 prize to Wallingford’s FamilyWorks Food Bank, to help provide milk to local families in need.

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