Regular tipster Silver has just informed us that multiple emergency units are responding to a hazardous material spill at Foss, located at 660 W Ewing Street. According to the police scanner, a container of hazardous material is smoking. Units are working to contain it now. There is no more information at this time, but we’ll update this story as soon as we know more.

Ever wondered what happens day to day in the exciting world of hyperlocal journalism? The couple behind Next Door Media — Kate and Cory Bergman — are profiled in this Seattle Channel piece that focuses on the company’s flagship site, My Ballard. (Queen Anne View is a Next Door Media site.) It’ll air tonight on TV (channel 21), but you can preview it here.

Added bonus: We got to see Silver, one of our tipsters. Thanks for all you do, Silver!

We’ve just heard from our regular tipster, Silver, who heard on the police scanner that a tree has fallen down across West Raye Street, knocking down wires and causing sparks. According to the Seattle.gov real-time 911 logs, the exact address of the incident is 2572 10th Ave W. The police and fire departments have responded, and Seattle City Light has been called to the scene.

I’m without a car this morning, so if anyone happens to be walking by the scene and snaps a picture, please send it in to tips@queenanneview.com. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more.