Strong winds and subfreezing weather walloped the area last week felling trees, blocking highways and causing sporadic power failures. As utility crews worked to restore power, emergency managers urged residents affected by outages to exercise…MORE
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A season of wonder from ChoralSounds Northwest
Tue, 11/30/10
Bring the whole family out for ChoralSounds Northwest's heart-warming Christmas concert Dec. 11 and 12 at the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St.
New Artistic Director Cathy Bleecker has planned an exciting program for "…MORE
Burien Winterfest packed with free holiday activities
Tue, 11/30/10
This year, Santa Bags brimming with free goodies are back for Burien's Winterfest, a holiday celebration for the whole family on Saturday, Dec. 4.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., browse holiday-bedecked streets packed with free activities such as…MORE
Experts issue landslide tips
Tue, 11/30/10
With winter's heavy rain and occassional snow comes the threat of landslides.
"As the rainy season begins in Seattle, residents and homeowners need to be alert that the chance of having landslides greatly increases," said Bill Benzer,…MORE
Seattle police unveil new car prowl prevention technique and holiday safety tips
Tue, 11/30/10
Seattle police recently released holiday theft prevention tips and a new technique to deter car prowlers: a sign inside the vehicle that lets would-be thieves know they are wasting their time.
The sign reads, “Nothing to steal but this…MORE
Dan R. Murphy WA Real Estate Commissioner dies at 60
Tue, 11/30/10
Dan R. Murphy, a Washington Real Estate Commissioner since 2008 and a key leader with REALTOR® associations at the local, state and national levels, was known as a consummate professional and volunteer by his colleagues.
Mr. Murphy died…MORE
UPDATE 2: Three schools were on lockdown after hoax call; 15 year old arrested by King County Sheriff
Tue, 11/30/10
Update: According to Highline Public Schools communication director Catherine Carbone Rogers, "(Evergreen) school was on lockdown for about 45 minutes based on a 911 call to police who responded but determined the call wasn’t credible and once…MORE
Woodland Park Zoo's limited edition elephant poo on sale
Tue, 11/30/10
Do you have a garden enthusiast in your life and unsure what to get them for Christmas? The Woodland Park Zoo just might have the perfect gift - elephant poo.
Yes, Woodland Park Zoo is selling “elephant-blend Holidoo”, a blend of elephant…MORE
West Seattle man charged with repeatedly ramming woman’s car while drunk and hallucinating
Tue, 11/30/10
Charges of second degree assault and driving while under the influence have been leveled against a West Seattle man for an April 25 hit and run incident where the man told police he was drunk and hallucinating.
James A. Ahlgren, 68,…MORE
37th annual Rotary Club Shopping Spree will help children
Tue, 11/30/10
West Seattle Rotary Club members and community volunteers will gather at the Starbucks Center early on Saturday morning, Dec. 4 to come to the aid of economically disadvantaged children from area elementary schools.
The program pairs a…MORE
