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
Extraordinary nurse award given to West Seattleite
Fri, 12/14/12
Earlier this month on Dec. 5, West Seattle resident and Swedish Medical Center nurse Troy Cavanaugh was honored with a DAISY Award “for his extraordinary patient care … Troy exemplifies social responsibility, service excellence, ethical behavior…MORE
Delridge off-ramp from WS Bridge will close a lane Saturday
Fri, 12/14/12
press release: On Saturday, Dec. 15, traffic crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to replace the traffic camera located on the off-ramp from the westbound lanes of the West Seattle Bridge to Delridge Way SW. They will close…MORE
Developer of property with the Viking invites public to design meeting Dec. 19
Fri, 12/14/12
Local developer Bill Parks is inviting the public to attend a development review meeting at Sunset Hill Community Clubhouse at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19 to learn about plans for the Ballard Lofts project on southeast corner of NW 65th St and…MORE
In wake of Connecticut mass shooting, SPD stepping up school patrols on Dec. 14
Fri, 12/14/12
Information from Seattle Police Department, in the aftermath of a deadly Connecticut school shooting on the morning of Dec. 14:
Officers Stepping Up Patrols Around Schools
The Seattle Police Department wishes to offer its…MORE
SPS Superintendent José Banda releases letter to families about Connecticut school shooting
Fri, 12/14/12
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda has sent a letter to the families of students in the district regarding the tragic school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.
Dear families:
We were deeply saddened to learn of the…MORE
UPDATE: Highline Schools deny superintendent made recommendation to disarm security guards
Fri, 12/14/12
UPDATE for Jan. 8 The Highline School District has denied reports in other news media that Superintendent Susan Enfield has recommended security officers be disarmed.
Here is the district's press release:
"Contrary to recent news…MORE
