UPDATE:
The dead woman has been identified as Karen Lee Pedersen, 45, and the cause of her death has not yet been determined.
(Early reports stated it appeared to be a death by natural causes, but the Medical Examiners and Seattle…MORE
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Mysterious underground website "Seattlesubway.org" surfaces
Wed, 11/02/11
A website, www.seattlesubway.org, is just now seeing the light of day. It was sent anonymously to one of our reporters, possibly myself, with the promise that we will be filled in later. All you will see on the site is the above, and a place to…MORE
Movie kicks off Highline Schools Foundation symposium series
Wed, 11/02/11
Press release: You are invited to the kick-off of the Highline Schools Foundation Symposium Series - a bi-annual event at which the Foundation will bring education-related issues to our community for reflection and dialogue.
The first…MORE
SeaTac resident honored as community champion
Wed, 11/02/11
SeaTac resident Joe Van received the honor of the Advocacy and Civic Leaders Award as one of the unsung heroes who works behind the scenes to make Washington a better place. The third annual Molina Healthcare of Washington Community Champions…MORE
The city of Des Moines extends introductory period for new school zone safety program
Wed, 11/02/11
Press release: In September 2011, the City of Des Moines announced the start of a new road safety camera program to prevent speeding in school zones. The School Zone Safety Program aims to protect students, drivers, and passengers from injuries…MORE
Groundswell to match donations to Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway Project
Wed, 11/02/11
Groundswell NW announced that it will match donations up to $2,000 for the Sunset Hill-Shilshole gateway project.
The combined amount of money raised will go toward the Neighborhood Matching Fund grant project to develop an overall…MORE
Overnight closures of westbound Spokane Street Viaduct
Wed, 11/02/11
press release: Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) contractor for widening the Spokane Street Viaduct will close both westbound lanes of the structure between I-5 and SR 99 each weeknight next week. Closures will begin at 10 p.m. and…MORE
Ballard High School student honored at the White House
Wed, 11/02/11
826 Seattle founder Teri Hein and Ballard High School student Meron Kasahun were at the White House today to receive an award from First Lady Michelle Obama.
The award recognized 826 Seattle for its effectiveness in developing learning…MORE
Mayor McGinn urges Seattleites to prepare for winter storm power outages
Wed, 11/02/11
It has been five years since Seattle was slammed by the Dec.14 - 15 wind storm of 2006. Alki Beach recorded peak gusts of 67 miles per hour in the storm that brought down trees throughout the city, destroying power lines and leaving thousands of…MORE
Election coverage: Mayor, health leaders call on voters to re-approve the Families & Education Levy
Wed, 11/02/11
Flanked by local health care leaders, Mayor Mike McGinn today called on Seattle to vote “Yes” on the Families & Education Levy so the City can continue providing successful “wrap around” services, including student health centers, to Seattle’…MORE
