At 12:15 today, October 19, WSDOT will close northbound I-5 down to two lanes, between S. 188th St and just north of the I-405 interchange, for emergency repair work. Drivers should avoid the area or take alternate routes to avoid delays. Crews…MORE
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UPDATE: Police searching for suspects in Alki-area home invasion robbery; one suspect's face captured by ATM
Wed, 10/19/11
From Det. Renee Witt with the Seattle Police Department:
On October 18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the victims (female 28 and male 23) heard a knock at the front door of their residence in the 5600 block of SW Lander St. The male victim…MORE
Normandy Park candidates give views on business, residential balance
Wed, 10/19/11
Unlike other Highline cities, there are some races for Normandy Park City Council that are not contested.
Doug Osterman, Shawn McEvoy and Charlie Harris are the incumbents running this year.
In the general election, ballots must be…MORE
New faces to be elected to Des Moines council
Wed, 10/19/11
(Editor’s Note: The Times/News will publish answers to our questionnaires from Burien and SeaTac council candidates in the Oct. 29 print edition and online at www.highlinetimes.com. In addition, photos of each Des Moines candidate will be added…MORE
UPDATE 2: West Seattle couple found dead in apparent murder suicide
Wed, 10/19/11
Update for Oct. 19, 4:30 pm The man who called 911 and told police "I shot my wife" and then apparently took his own life has been identified by other media sources at this time as Harvey Spicer. Public records show he was 79 years old and his…MORE
Neighborhood caretaker harassed; needs police protection to continue
Wed, 10/19/11
UPDATE:
Edward Reed Lammon, known as "Marco", the homeless man who has been harassing Rudy McCoy in Ballard was arrested. With bail set at $10,000, Marco will appear in pre-trial on November 7. The restraining order has been expanded to…MORE
Opinions differ sharply on Des Moines Prop. 1
Tue, 10/18/11
By Gwen Davis
Proposition 1 would raise an estimated $1.6 million in revenue for the restoration of historic Des Moines city parks, and for repairing and maintenance of city streets. This would be done by increasing the Utility Occupation…MORE
Des Moines voters to decide streets, parks measure
Tue, 10/18/11
By Gwen Davis
(Editor’s Note: The Times/News will present information on the SeaTac elected mayor proposition in the Oct. 28 print edition and online at www.highlinetimes.com)
At the Nov. 8 election, the city of Des Moines will ask…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 10-17-11
Tue, 10/18/11
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com. Items can be accepted…MORE
Gravel donated to Nickelsville will keep it safer and cleaner
Tue, 10/18/11
10 yards of gravel has been donated and delivered to the homeless encampment called Nickelsville near the intersection of West Marginal Way and Highland Park Way.
It was donated by two anonymous West Seattle citizens who each bought five…MORE