The tragic shootings that have dominated headlines and led to a renewed national debate over gun control have prompted the first area gun buy back program in 20 years. In a partnership effort between the City of Seattle and King County an event,…MORE
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Weather watch: Windy tonight then cold later this week
Tue, 01/08/13
The National Weather Service issued a "Wind Advisory" this morning regarding potential gusts up to 50 mph tonight, effective until midnight. You might see some power outages or downed trees in our area.
Here's the advisory:
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With money tight, Seattle Schools ask for help with calendar
Tue, 01/08/13
Seattle Public Schools is seeking advertisers to help pay for their 2013-2014 wall calendar and family guide, the first time they have been forced to find outside funding due to budget constraints.
Here are the details from SPS:
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City and county gun buyback effort aiming to limit violence
Tue, 01/08/13
The tragic shootings that have dominated headlines and led to a renewed national debate over gun control have prompted the first area gun buy back program in 20 years. In a partnership effort between the City of Seattle and King County an event,…MORE
UPDATE: Firearms collected at gun buyback event will melt down at Nucor plant
Tue, 01/08/13
Update for Jan. 10 The City of Seattle and King County "Great Gun Buyback" event on Jan. 26 will provide $100 to $200 Amazon gift cards to those who anonymously turn in firearms, and police have now detailed what will happen with all those guns…MORE
Year's first Ballard District Council on Wednesday, Jan. 9
Tue, 01/08/13
Get your Ballard fix this Wednesday, Jan. 9 at this month's Ballard District Council.
Bringing in the new year will be proposed Neighborhood Street Fund projects; an introduction of our newest representative in the 36th District, Gael…MORE
Planning helps residents be winter weather ready
Tue, 01/08/13
Take Winter By Storm – a campaign to help citizens get prepared before bad weather strikes – and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have joined forces to launch the annual preparedness campaign and urge citizens to take…MORE
Papa John's Pizza on California Ave. robbed; Suspect still being sought
Tue, 01/08/13
West Seattle pizza shop robbed last nightFrom the Seattle Police Blotter - Written by Detective Mark Jamieson
An unknown suspect broke out a window, entered the store and assaulted the employee before taking some cash and fleeing in a…MORE
‘Don’t let evil win. Keep fighting.’
Mon, 01/07/13
As the parents and siblings of the 20 children killed at the Connecticut elementary school grieve their unfathomable loss, a Burien public official says she knows how they feel.
On Feb 12, 1998, Southwest Suburban Sewer District…MORE
New signal for crosswalk in front of Ballard Landmark, on Leary Ave NW
Mon, 01/07/13
For those who know how intimidating and downright scary crossing Leary Ave NW can be, it might be comforting to know that a new signal was installed last week over the crosswalk in front of Ballard Landmark, the building that houses retirees.…MORE
