The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Western Washington with winds predicted to gust up to 45 mph. The advisory will remain in effect until 10 am. Trees, whose limbs were damaged by the weight of this weeks ice storm may…MORE
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Saturday Seahurst beach walk cancelled
Fri, 01/20/12
Press release:
Due to weather, unsafe roads, and the condition of Seahurst Park, the Environmental Science Center regrets to cancel the Moonlight Beach Walk on Saturday, January 21st. We hope to reschedule the event in spring/summer.…MORE
Green space advocate Dawn Hemminger creates a sense of belonging in East Ballard
Fri, 01/20/12
When Dawn Hemminger moved to Seattle in 1993, she lived in various neighborhoods before settling down in Ballard.
"At the time it was affordable and there was just something about Ballard that attracted me," Hemminger said.
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Make up day for one lost to snow set for Jan. 27
Fri, 01/20/12
press release: Seattle Public Schools will hold classes on Friday, Jan. 27 as a snow make-up day. No school was scheduled for next Friday, a professional development day for staff, but instead will be used as a make-up day for one of the three…MORE
Ballard community lends a hand to struggling citizen
Fri, 01/20/12
By Shane L. Harms, Intern.
On any given day in Ballard, Tim Allen can be seen cleaning the sidewalks along N,W. Market Street in the company of his two Jack Russell Terriers, Rico and Zeta. Carrying a white five-gallon bucket for donations…MORE
Friday Morning Weather: Snow/rain mix until 10 a.m., and then rain, melting and a flood watch
Fri, 01/20/12
It appears the region will be able to emerge from the freeze and road crews will be able to clear main arterials of snow and ice later today as temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 40s after 10 a.m.
Road conditions are still…MORE
Clear storm drains and watch for falling branches; warming temperatures bring their own challenges
Fri, 01/20/12
King County residents are waking up to a fifth day of weather-related challenges including power outages, slippery roads and reduced bus service. A mix of rain, sleet, and snow continues to fall in the region. As temperatures rise residents…MORE
Metro still on snow routes for Friday; 27 regular routes cancelled
Thu, 01/19/12
press release: Although snow and ice may be replaced by slowly warming temperatures on Friday (with the forecast for somewhere in the 40 degree range), it is expected that road conditions will continue to be treacherous in the morning. King…MORE
Vino Bello artist reception postponed
Thu, 01/19/12
Due to the freeze and snow, the artist reception for Sheila Lengle at Burien's Vino Bello, 636 S.W. 152nd St., has been rescheduled to next Friday, Jan. 27, 6-9 p.m.
The show runs through April.
More information at www.lengleart.com…MORE
Highline Schools Earn National Health Challenge Recognition
Thu, 01/19/12
Press release:
Four Highline elementary schools have received recognition in the Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC). Beverly Park, Madrona, Southern Heights and White Center Heights Elementary Schools are all being recognized for…MORE
