Update for Dec. 29, 4:25 pm Probable cause documents released today show the suspect’s last known address was in the High Point neighborhood.
According to those documents, the argument between the suspect and victim started outside the…MORE
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SPD starts commercial vehicle crackdown, finds two trucks with 'catastrophic brake failure'
Tue, 12/27/11
The partnership between the Washington State Patrol and the Seattle Police Department to crack down on unsafe commercial vehicles went into action today and they took two trucks off the road with "catastrophic brake failure."
The SPD squad…MORE
UPDATE: Teen accidentally shot in the leg in High Point, police say
Tue, 12/27/11
Update for Dec. 28 The female teenager who was shot in the leg on Tuesday evening, Dec. 27, was the victim of a friend accidentally discharging his weapon, according to Det. Mark Jamieson with the SPD.
The girl sustained a non-life…MORE
Update: Nighttime work continues on Fauntleroy Expressway
Tue, 12/27/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation has been working to reinforce and seismically retrofit the Fauntleroy Expressway (that's the stretch of road that is raised at the west end of the West Seattle Bridge).Their press release states:
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National Weather Service issues 'Special Weather Statement' , wind advisory
Tue, 12/27/11
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement regarding heavy rains and wind expected across the greater Seattle area throughout the next few days.
Special Weather Statement SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER…MORE
New Water Taxi Ticket Vending Machine at Seacrest Dock and ticket expiration dates coming this week
Tue, 12/27/11
press release: Coming at the end of this week are two significant changes involving our Ticket Vending Machines (TVM).
On Thursday, December 29, we will be installing a second TVM at the Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. This TVM will be…MORE
Storytelling & Poetry Wednesday to feature Thaddeus Gunn & Leopoldo Seguel
Tue, 12/27/11
Poetry Bridge Poetry & Storytelling Readings
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(Updated with both bio's.)
The October 27th the Poetry Bridge sponsored storytelling and poetry reading will feature two artists at C&P Open Mic, Thaddeus…MORE
Two men shot in Tukwila bar fight
Tue, 12/27/11
Two men are being treated for gunshot wounds after an unknown suspect opened fire during a fight outside a Tukwila bar around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 27, according to Mike Murphy with the Tukwila Police Department.
According to Murphy, it began…MORE
New King County solid waste fees start Jan. 1; Going up by 82 cents a month for average homeowner
Tue, 12/27/11
An increase in the solid waste disposal fees goes into effect Jan. 1 to help cover rising costs the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks said today in a press release. The higher revenues will also aid…MORE
Ballard Elks to host second annual Pledge or Plunge on Jan 1
Mon, 12/26/11
The Ballard Elks club will be hosting their second annual Pledge or Plunge this Sunday, January 1st.
Last year, 11 volunteers braved the cold Puget Sound water to take a New Year's Day plunge and raise $3000.00 for Elks Charities.
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