On Feb. 12 Darcy Smith, the 41-year-old award winning teacher from McMicken Heights Elementary, entered a plea of Not Guilty to charges of three counts of Rape of a Child in the third degree. Smith is accused of having a sexual affair with a…MORE
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Extra patrols and more officers on duty to combat recent increase in crime
Fri, 02/13/15
This week crime in the West Seattle area became a trending topic after three separate incidents occurred involving teenagers on the morning of Feb. 11.
The first incident involved a Sealth High School student who was nearly robbed and…MORE
Not On Our Watch: StolenYouth Launches Campaign Against Child Trafficking in Seattle
Thu, 02/12/15
Did you know that more than 500 youth are bought and sold in Seattle? Raising awareness is vital to inspiring action and ultimately ending the commercial sexual exploitation of minors. Stolen Youth’s #NotOnOurWatch campaign, launched February…MORE
Ballard Development: Two new subdivision applications and one application granted
Thu, 02/12/15
The Department of Planning and Development released a Land Use update today that reveals two subdivision applications have been filed. One of these applications is to subdivide one lot into three. DPD also announced they have granted permission…MORE
UW Medicine and local therapy groups open new medical facility in Ballard
Thu, 02/12/15
The University of Washington opened their new UW Neighborhood Clinic location on February 2 at Leary Way in Ballard (1455 N.W. Leary Way, Suite 250). In addition, The Sports Medicine Clinic and its physical therapy division, Advanced Manual…MORE
West Coast ports partially shut down during current holiday weekend
Thu, 02/12/15
By Gwen Davis
On Wednesday, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that 29 West Coast seaports would be largely closed for four of the five upcoming days.
Companies…MORE
Shannon Braddock joins growing field for District 1 City Council race
Thu, 02/12/15
Shannon Braddock, who has served as King County Councilmember Joe McDermott's Chief of Staff for the past four years has joined the growing field of candidates for Seattle City Council District one. She joins six others seeking the position…MORE
Lisa Herbold becomes the sixth candidate for City Council District 1
Wed, 02/11/15
On the heels of the announcements from two other local political hopefuls, Highland Park resident Lisa Herbold announced her candidacy for the Seattle City Council District 1 position. She has worked for Councilmember Nick Licata for the past 17…MORE
Lane closures ahead for SR 99/Aurora Avenue North
Wed, 02/11/15
information from WSDOT
Beginning as soon as March 7, construction crews building the roads leading to the north entrance of the State Route 99 tunnel will close a single lane of SR 99/Aurora Avenue North in each direction between Valley…MORE
Brianna Thomas joins race for District 1 Seattle City Council position
Wed, 02/11/15
Brianna Thomas, Seattle area housing advocate and community organizer announced today she will run for Seattle City Council District One joining Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Helmick, George Capestany, and Phillip Tavel in the race.
In a press…MORE
