After opening two hours late and then closing two hours early on Tuesday Jan, 17 in anticipation of the winter storm bearing down on Seattle the Seattle Public Schools closed altogether on Jan, 18, joining nearly all other school systems in…MORE
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Storm fading but snowy, icy road conditions will keep Metro buses on snow routing Thursday morning
Wed, 01/18/12
Press release, 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.18
King County Metro Transit will keep its buses chained up and on snow routing for a fifth straight day on Thursday, Jan. 19, as the region recovers from significant snowfall. But, transit…MORE
Locals remember Ballard businessman Lafa Lane Jr.
Wed, 01/18/12
This afternoon locals will be remembering longtime Ballard businessman and sports fan Lafa Lane, Jr. who passed away on Friday, January 6 at 95 years of age.
"He was a very kind and generous man. A courteous man. I miss him," said…MORE
SDOT now in 24 hour mode with snow removal
Wed, 01/18/12
press release: Seattle deployed a fleet of 30 plows, de-icing trucks, and graders to remove snow from approximately 750 miles of priority roadways in the city today. Residents are discouraged from traveling to help keep roads open and safe for…MORE
Discover Burien announces Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction
Wed, 01/18/12
Press release Discover Burien will be hosting their annual Awards Dinner and silent auction fundraiser on March 2, 2012 at the Burien Community Center 14700 6th Avenue SW, Burien WA 98166 from 6 – 9 p.m.. Money raised will support the continued…MORE
Burien road crews working 24 hours during snowy weather
Wed, 01/18/12
Press release
Burien road crews are working 24-hour shifts and have extra sand stockpiled to keep roads clear and drivable during the snowstorms hitting our area.
Primary arterials are the highest priority and are plowed and sanded…MORE
Slideshow: Snow Day 2012
Wed, 01/18/12
We are in the midst of a potentially historic snow storm here in Seattle and the snow is showing no sign of stopping.
Keep sending us your pictures and be part of history!
Email photos to anner@robinsonnews.com or just tag us in…MORE
UPDATE: Metro route 54 restored to snow route
Wed, 01/18/12
Route 54 has resumed it's designated snow route east of 45 Av SW & SW Brace Pt.
Original postPress release: Due to road conditions, Metro Route 54 is unable to serve the portion of its routing to White Center.
Until further…MORE
Due to freezing rain and icy roads, King County continues to urge residents to use caution
Wed, 01/18/12
Freezing rain and snow mix continues to fall in the region. Residents should use caution if they must commute to work, and are urged to telecommute on Thursday if possible. Snow and ice did not melt off roadways overnight.
While road crews…MORE
Update- SLIDESHOW: Early morning road clearing worked well ; SDOT efforts paid off for the afternoon too
Wed, 01/18/12
Photographer David Rosen was out early, just after 5 am and did a driving survey of West Seattle providing a photographic record of the snowfall on area roads.
Rosen shot photos of both the lower level and upper level West Seattle Bridges…MORE
