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Northbound I-5 closes this weekend – here we go again
Heads up, Fremont! If you’re heading south or coming home from the south this weekend, maybe rethink that I-5 on-ramp. Washington State Department of Transportation is closing northbound I-5 from 11:59 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday (Jan. 9-12) to set up their work zone on the Ship Canal Bridge. All northbound ramps from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street will…
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Route 40 construction rolls into 2026
If you thought Route 40 construction would wrap up by the end of 2025, think again. Crews are still at work in Fremont as the project continues into the new year. The good news? North 35th Street between Evanston Avenue North and Fremont Avenue North is open to traffic and parking, though sidewalk work continues there. Crews have removed those…
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Seattle wants your dead christmas tree (in the best way possible)
Already spotted a few Christmas trees lining the curbs around Fremont today? The post-holiday tree migration has begun! The good news: Seattle Public Utilities is offering free composting for holiday trees and greens through Jan. 31. Simply set your tree out with your regular yard waste on collection day. No special scheduling needed, just your normal pickup. SPU will haul…
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Fremont’s ‘Family School’ opens its doors for tours this month
If you’ve been spotting cheerful dragon-adorned yard signs around Fremont lately, you’re witnessing B.F. Day Elementary’s spirited push to welcome new families. And honestly? The enthusiasm is contagious. B.F. Day – affectionately known as “the family school” – is hosting tours this month for families considering enrollment for the 2025-26 school year. With Seattle Public Schools enrollment opening Jan. 5,…
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Taking a holiday break (and reflecting on year one)
If you’ve been following Fremont Neighbor on social media or get the weekly newsletter, you’ve probably noticed things have been busy around here lately. Between holiday events, community gatherings, and the general delightful chaos that is Fremont in December, I’m officially ready to hit pause. The newsletter will be taking a break for the next two weeks. No emails cluttering…
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