Local lawmakers last week introduced House Bill 1739, a measure to abolish the death penalty and replace it with a life sentence with no opportunity for parole.
The bill is a bipartisan effort and was introduced by 36th District…MORE
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Student grabbed; sex offender database reveals 10 offenders living within a mile of Whitman Middle School
Tue, 02/03/15
According to the Seattle Public Schools, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, a man tried to pull a female Whitman Middle School student into his car. SPS issued a widespread email to parents with the details of the incident and information on how to…MORE
Seattle poised to be leader in protecting resident privacy
Tue, 02/03/15
The City of Seattle has taken the initial step toward becoming one of the first cities in the nation to establish its own privacy principles to protect personal information.
“Technology is constantly changing, and protecting the privacy of…MORE
Shots fired at Goofy's Bar
Tue, 02/03/15
Early this morning, a man fired a barrage of bullets at Goofy’s Bar (8519 15th Avenue NW) after an argument.
Police Officers responded to the scene at about 1:30 a.m. after reports of a many firing a gun into the building.
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Seattle Animal Shelter offers free spay/neuter services Feb. 23-27
Thu, 01/29/15
To commemorate Feb. 24, 2015, as “World Spay Day,” the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Spay and Neuter Clinic is offering free spay/neuter packages to area pets scheduled for surgery Feb. 23-27, 2015. Microchips and vaccinations will also be offered…MORE
Police investigating after man grabbed female student near Whitman Middle School
Thu, 01/29/15
According to Seattle Public Schools, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, a man tried to pull a female Whitman Middle School student into his car.
SPS issued a widespread email to parents with the details of the incident and information on how to…MORE
Community invited to check out Seattle’s newest and most sustainable fire station
Wed, 01/28/15
The Seattle Fire Department and the Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, invite the community to check out Seattle’s brand new Fire Station 20, located at 2800 15th Ave. W. in the west Queen Anne neighborhood during an open house from 11 a.m.-1…MORE
Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home considered for Seattle landmark status
Wed, 01/28/15
Last week the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board announced they would consider nomination of the Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home (2003 NW 57th Street in Ballard).
Since 1973, the Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board has designated more…MORE
One Night Count reveals 21 percent more people sleeping unsheltered in King County, BCTHH not surprised
Tue, 01/27/15
The annual one night count was conducted in the early morning hours on Jan. 23. King County officials and volunteers counted the individuals exposed to the elements and sleeping on the streets on a single night in King County.
The annual…MORE
New bill aims to give neighbors a voice in development
Tue, 01/27/15
State lawmakers will have a chance to address land use notification this legislative session, answering what many neighborhoods have been calling a major problem with development.
Citizens have all seen those big land use signs in front of…MORE
