29-year-old Johnny Rourn pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder (for the shooting death of Jayme Thomas) and second-degree assault (for injuring a 24-year-old male friend of Thomas's) on Dec. 22, according to King County…MORE
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UPDATE: West Seattle Special Holiday Evening Farmers Market was tonight
Thu, 12/22/11
The first time, night time Farmers market was staged at Junction Plaza Park in West Seattle on Dec. 22. Back to back Sunday holidays with Christmas and New Years made trying this special event a good way for people to stock up on last-minute…MORE
Dow Constantine marks his first two years as King County Executive
Thu, 12/22/11
Dec. 21 marked the precise midpoint for the four-year term of King County Executive Dow Constantine. In honor of this milestone, his office has published a list of Constantine's achievements during his first two years in office.
"The…MORE
Dow Constantine's first two years as King County Executive
Thu, 12/22/11
By Anne-Marije Rook
Dec. 21 marked the precise midpoint for the four-year term of King County Executive Dow Constantine. In honor of this milestone, his office has published a list of Constantine's achievements during his first two years…MORE
McGinn calls on Police Chief Diaz to implement reforms
Wed, 12/21/11
Mayor Mike McGinn called on Police Chief John Diaz on Wednesday, Dec. 21, to begin carrying out reforms urged by the US Department of Justice in its report of the Seattle Police Department use of force.
The DOJ report, released last week,…MORE
Mayor McGinn issues letter calling for Seattle Police Reforms
Wed, 12/21/11
The Department of Justice issued a stinging criticism of the Seattle Police Department just five days ago, calling the department "broken" with regard to "excessive and unconstitutional use of force." Wednesday, Dec. 21, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn…MORE
City and County receive $21.8 million in federal homeless assistance grants
Wed, 12/21/11
On December 20, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced the renewal of federal homeless assistance grants totaling more than $21.8 million. These funds make it possible to continue to provide a range of…MORE
Seattle City Council encourages public input on improving Seattle Public Library services
Wed, 12/21/11
The Seattle City Council encourages Seattleites and library patrons to attend one of the Seattle Public Library’s upcoming community meetings. Three meetings will be held in January to provide an overview of library use and discussion on options…MORE
Major construction begins today on N/NW 85th St
Wed, 12/21/11
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will begin a significant road repair project on N/NW 85th Street between 15th Avenue NW and I-5 today. Commuters and neighbors should try to avoid major traffic impacts during construction, anticipated…MORE
Update: Spokane Street Viaduct Project closures this week
Wed, 12/21/11
press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation on the Spokane Street Viaduct Widening project will close the westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct tonight and tomorrow night, December 21 and 22 as…MORE