Press Release:
The Sheriff's Office has launched on-line reporting for a variety of crimes, suspicious circumstances, and traffic complaints.
The service is available to citizens living in unincorporated King County, as well as…MORE
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World Water Week, a "local ideas fest" to seep into Chief Sealth March 21-25
Tue, 03/15/11
The first annual World Water week will take place the week of March 21-25 at Chief Sealth International High School. World Water Week will promote understanding of the relationship between members of our local community with water here and around…MORE
Queen Anne winner of Molly Moon's contest, not enough ice cream fans in Ballard
Tue, 03/15/11
Queen Anne and Madrona love Molly Moon's frozen treats more than Ballard does, Molly Moon Neitzel announced yesterday, adding that she is expanding her ice cream family this summer with a new scoop shop in Queen Anne and new “micro” concept shop…MORE
UPDATE 2: West Seattle Water Taxi returns to service
Tue, 03/15/11
Press Release:
Effective immediately the King County Water Taxi will operate both the West Seattle route and the Vashon route schedules as published. Repairs to the Melissa Ann have been made and the Coast Guard has cleared her return to…MORE
Port of Seattle Commission offers condolences and assistance to residents of Japan; will host memorial at Fisherman's Terminal
Tue, 03/15/11
Japan's Miyagi Prefecture is home to the fishing ports of Shiogama, Ishinomaki, and Kesennuma - three ports with a long and valued relationship with the Port of Seattle. The ports, devastated by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, have been "…MORE
Semiannual inspection closes SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend
Tue, 03/15/11
Semiannual inspection closes SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend
WSDOT tests automated viaduct closure system
WSDOT press release:
Crews will close the State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this weekend for its semiannual…MORE
84 mph in a 45 mph zone? No it wasn't a fire engine
Tue, 03/15/11
From the SPD Blotter:
On March 14th, Aggressive Driving Response Team (ADRT) officers stopped and ticketed a driver on the West Seattle Bridge for driving 84 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Additionally, ADRT officers were advised of speed…MORE
Des Moines council forms committee to review animal control
Tue, 03/15/11
The Des Moines City Council voted March 10, to form an ad-hoc committee to review animal control policies and procedures in the Des Moines Police Department.
This is in response to the Des Moines police officer shooting of a Newfoundland…MORE
March 25 is the deadline for Highline Schools Foundation scholarship applicants
Tue, 03/15/11
"We are excited to announce that the scholarship amounts have been increased," said Chuck Tuman, President of Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence. "We now offer $36,000 in scholarships, $6,000 more than last year and a 20 increase. "…MORE
West Seattle author and illustrator of 'Ella the Elephant' introduce new character
Tue, 03/15/11
West Seattleites Carmela and Steven D' Amico, the couple behind the best-selling children's book steries, Ella the Elegant Elephant, have published a new book and will be celebrating the launch with a party at Ballard's Secret Garden Books on…MORE
