The king tides, a popular name for unusually high tides, primarily used in the southern hemisphere have returned and will recur for the next 30 days or so. Photographer David Rosen recorded the 12.8 tide looking north toward downtown Seattle from…MORE
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Water and walks await hardy souls on New Year’s Day
Mon, 12/26/11
Polar Bear plunges are planned again at noon Sunday at Angle Lake and Burien’s Three Tree Point.
Other ambitious people may join Burien’s Walk-n-Talkers Sunday at Town Square Park, S.W. 152nd St. and 5th Pl. S.W., at 2 p.m. for a walk…MORE
Polydactyl finds a holiday home
Mon, 12/26/11
A very thoughtful Des Moines Police Det. Mike Thomas gave his mother ”Bigfoot Benny,” the polydactyl, for Christmas.
No, that’s not some strange dinosaur ancestor, although, admittedly, it is a little bit weird.
Actually, Bigfoot…MORE
Shop with Cop inspires smiles in Tukwila children
Mon, 12/26/11
By Rachel M. Lusby
The Tukwila Police Department. is at it again, helping the kids of their community. This time they are spreading holiday cheer through their “Shop with a Cop” event, held annually for the last three years.
The…MORE
Endolyne Joe’s and Sozo Wine host Winemaker’s Dinner January 14, 2012 to Benefit White Center Food Bank
Mon, 12/26/11
Press release from Ann Kendall for the White Center Food Bank
December 26, 2011. Seattle, WA. – Endolyne Joe’s in West Seattle along with Sozo Wines announce their first Winemaker’s Dinner on January 14, 2012 at 7pm. Space limited to first…MORE
SLIDESHOW: High winds knock out power for Burien residents near Lake Burien
Sun, 12/25/11
4:05am update Power has been restored.
Update 11:20pm Power poles were knocked askew and trees fell on lines along 152nd Street in Burien stretching close to Seahurst on Christmas Day as high winds gusted throughout the greater Seattle…MORE
New York Times picks local developer's app as one of the best for 2011
Sat, 12/24/11
The New York Time's Warren Buckleitner chose Bartleby's Book of Buttons Volume 2 as one of the "Best Apps for Children - End of Year Edition.
The app/e-book was developed by Alki Beach based Monster Costume and was a featured app for…MORE
Gifts still not wrapped? Here's your chance to finish it with a flourish (and help animals too)
Sat, 12/24/11
LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS!! Come down to the Beveridge Place Pub today to have your presents wrapped by our elves! You can relax and take a deep breath (and a drink or two) while we make your presents beautiful and festive! All proceeds go to AARF…MORE
Memorial for beloved Al Bostrom: Dec. 28
Sat, 12/24/11
A West Seattle patriarch, friend to many, and admired by many, Al Bostrom died Dec. 4 at his home in West Seattle after a stroke. He was 95.
Services are scheduled at 3 p.m. Dec. 28 at Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave. S.W. Mr.…MORE
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Sat, 12/24/11
2011 has been a remarkable year and we will revisit this year's biggest stories in a Year in Review article to be published next week. But for now, whether you are home with family, enjoying some time off, sampling holiday goodies or just…MORE
