The Des Moines Police Guild is demanding the resignation of Mayor Bob Sheckler because of statements he made shortly after a Des Moines police officer shot and killed Newfoundland dog Rosie on Nov. 7.
“The statements you directed…MORE
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Police respond to shots fired in Gatewood neighborhood on Dec. 30
Thu, 12/30/10
Police responded to an “assault with weapon” call at 6 p.m. on Dec. 30 to a house on the 6900 block of 40th Ave s.w. in West Seattle's Gatewood neighborhood.
On the scene, Sgt. Maccarrone with the SPD Southwest Precinct said the shooting…MORE
March in Highland Park's New Year's Eve "Not So Silent Night" Parade
Thu, 12/30/10
Press Release: New Year's Eve is the second annual “Not So Silent Night Parade”.
Bang on a drum or shake your tambourine as you march along with us on a 20-30 minute trip through Highland Park, making just enough noise to remind our…MORE
King County signs deed for Maury Island gravel mine wildlife site
Thu, 12/30/10
The West Seattle Herald just spoke to new King County Councilmember and longtime West Seattle resident, Joe McDermott, who told us that King County now owns the Maury Island gravel mine site. It is the longest remaining piece of undeveloped Puget…MORE
Locöl set to open next week; The sign is up
Thu, 12/30/10
Locöl Barley & Vine, the long awaited new wine and beer restaurant on 35th at 7902 35th Ave. s.w. got its sign installed and the rear cement patio and wheelchair access ramp poured and completed on Thursday, Dec. 30.
The new business…MORE
Sloth bear dies at Woodland Park Zoo
Thu, 12/30/10
Medina, a 20-year-old female sloth bear, died Wednesday, Dec 29, during a health examination intended to evaluate symptoms of lethargy and decreased appetite observed by zookeepers.
“When keepers noticed a sudden, drastic decrease in the…MORE
Some households qualify for utility bill price breaks
Thu, 12/30/10
Press release: During these hard economic times Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light know that many families are feeling a pinch. Did you know that there is a program that can help residents pay their utility bills? Households that…MORE
2010 in stories and photos
Thu, 12/30/10
With 2010 coming to a close, here is a look back at some of the most popular stories of the year. Click the image above for a slideshow of the year in photos.
January
Small business boom in recession By Emily Dreisback, Web Intern…MORE
Randi Hansen 1941 - 2010
Wed, 12/29/10
On December 15, Ballard lost one of its great activists and voice for the less fortunate in the community. Randi Hansen, the tireless activist, passed away at Swedish Hospital from complications of pneumonia.
A Ballard resident for 58…MORE
Catalytic converter thefts may be on the rise in West Seattle
Wed, 12/29/10
Todd Ainsworth and Christopher Christensen, owners and operators of West Seattle Autoworks at 7501 35th Ave s.w. recently sent an email to the Herald about a customer who had the catalytic converter sawed off of his Toyota 4 Runner.
The…MORE
