The 12.8 foot high tide at 8:17 am was sort of the perfect storm combination with the high winds that hit the area on Dec. 17. It brought waves crashing on to the beach and up and over bulkheads, cars and roads as the wind reached gusts of 55 mph…MORE
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SPU dismissive of Ballard residents on roadside rain garden project?
Mon, 12/17/12
In a firm but formally toned letter sent on Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Ballard District Council re-requested that a formal community advisory committee be formed as Seattle Public Utilities makes progress on Phase 2 of the Ballard Roadside Rain…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Storm slams into West Seattle, flooding beaches; Very limited power outages
Mon, 12/17/12
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
The storm that hit the Seattle area during the early morning hours of Dec. 17, when coupled with a high tide of 12.8 caused a storm surge that flooded Alki Beach, the promenade, and beach front houses.…MORE
7,000 Wii game consoles stolen in SeaTac; Sheriff seeking public's help
Mon, 12/17/12
King County Sheriff press release: Over 7,000 Wii game consoles were stolen from a distributing warehouse in SeaTac in the last 24 hours and detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating the van and trailers they were stolen in.
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July Jubilee Days will feature a robotics competition next summer
Sat, 12/15/12
The board of White Center's July Jubilee Days announced a partnership on Dec. 12 between the festival and the High Tekerz Robotics- FIRST Team 3574- to create a robotics competition as part of the 2013 community celebration.
The High…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Live Outdoor Nativity returns tonight to Highline Christian Church, Burien
Sat, 12/15/12
SLIDESHOW: Click on photo for more, or click on photo from gallery below
Since 1994 Highline Christian Church, 14859 1st Ave S, Burien, has constructed the “Little Town of Bethlehem” in the church parking lot each December as part of our…MORE
Educators, counselors reframing marijuana approach after I-502
Sat, 12/15/12
The passage of Initiative 502 in Washington State, allowing adults 21 years and older to possess and use marijuana recreationally, sent a shockwave through school and counselor circles trying to reframe discussions with kids about pot.
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SLIDESHOW: UPDATE 7- High tides and high winds continuing
Sat, 12/15/12
See our current coverage and most recent photos HERE:http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/12/16/news/slideshow-storm-slams-…
UPDATE 8:15 AM Dec. 17 The storm surge has entirely flooded Alki Beach in conjunction with the 12.8 foot high…MORE
Flags at half-staff in recognition of victims in fatal Connecticut shooting
Fri, 12/14/12
Just a notice that flags will be at half-staff in recognition for the victims of today's tragedy in Newtown, Conneticut.
King County Executive Dow Constantine directed this following proclamations from the President and the Governor.…MORE
Kohl-Welles comments on Conneticut shooting, promises to emphasize gun control
Fri, 12/14/12
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, released this statement regarding the shooting tragedy earlier today in Connecticut:
“As a mother, grandmother and former public school teacher, it saddens me to realize that our society has evolved to…MORE
