The Seattle Police Department is reporting that, overall, major crimes were down in Seattle in 2008 by 4 percent, but its up in the Southwest Precinct, which has seen an overall increase in major crimes in the first four months of 2009 when…MORE
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Major crimes up here, but not citywide
Tue, 06/02/09
The Seattle Police Department is reporting that, overall, major crimes were down in Seattle in 2008 by 4 percent, but its up in the North Precinct, which has seen an overall increase in major crimes in the first four months of 2009 when compared…MORE
More details of new student assignment plan explained
Tue, 06/02/09
Since the Student Assignment Plan Part I was introduced by Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson, new details have been made regarding the choices parents will have regarding where they send their children.
Tracy Libros, Seattle Public…MORE
Fundraiser to help Ballard, the feral amputee cat
Tue, 06/02/09
On Sunday June 7, All The Best Pet Care in Ballard will host a fundraiser event to help cover Ballard the cat’s medical bills, an injured feral cat rescued on Memorial Day weekend.
A rescue mission for Ballard the cat took place by…MORE
Hazardous material call turns out to be washer fluid
Tue, 06/02/09
The Seattle Fire Department responded to a call today about a possible hazardous material in the area around the 9900 block of 33rd Southwest in Arbor Heights, but the substance turned out to be windshield-washer fluid and motor oil, according to…MORE
Port candidates debate Wednesday in South Park
Tue, 06/02/09
A Port of Seattle candidate forum will be held Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m. at the South Park Community Center, 8319 8th Ave. S.
All five announced Port of Seattle Commission candidates (Albro, Cain, Creighton, Fisken, and Holland) will face…MORE
Morgan Junction Park opening festival is June 13
Tue, 06/02/09
Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Morgan Community Association, and neighbors will host an official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Morgan Junction Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009. This park opening kicks-off the fourth…MORE
Seattle in good fiscal state, says study
Tue, 06/02/09
A report on the budgets of 13 U.S. cities, by the Pew Charitable Trusts, singles out Seattle as being “in the best fiscal situation," and by comparison, the report lists Detroit as in the worst situation.
“While we have our challenges, I’m…MORE
Meeting Thursday to discuss safety in Ballard parks
Tue, 06/02/09
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Police Department, will host a community meeting to discuss safety and security issues in three Ballard Parks – Ballard Commons Park, Bergen…MORE
County Executive candidates debate land use, transportation, health care
Tue, 06/02/09
On June 1 candidates for King County Executive gathered at Fauntleroy Community Church to describe their vision for the county and discuss key issues.
Current King County council members Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips, state Rep. Ross…MORE