Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon has made a career out of teaching and empowering communities throughout Seattle to deal with crime. In his monthly newsletter, Solomon shares several tips on protecting yourself…MORE
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Power outage affects 80 people in West Seattle; Event planned according to employees
Tue, 11/22/11
By David Rosen
At about 9:00 am, power was disrupted to about 80 people in West Seattle in what City Light employees said was a planned event. The outage is centered around 40th Ave SW and spreads out West to SW Holly Street, East to 38th…MORE
Mayor McGinn convenes Road Safety Summit in West Seattle
Mon, 11/21/11
In the third of four Road Safety Summit Meetings conducted around the City of Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Dr. David Fleming Seattle and King County Director of Public Health attempted to get the public involved and gain insights into the issues…MORE
UPDATE 2: Gov. Gregoire visits SSCC; Pushes half-cent sales tax increase for education
Mon, 11/21/11
UPDATE: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.
Gov. Chris Gregoire visited the campus of South Seattle Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, to speak directly to students, drawn from four classes, about her proposed cuts to education, and what her revenue…MORE
White Center Food Bank in dire need of more turkeys for Thanksgiving
Mon, 11/21/11
The White Center Food Bank is just about to run out of turkeys for Thanksgiving distribution to needy families.
Here is a note we received from Ann Kendall with the food bank:
It looks like we are about to run out of turkeys on day…MORE
Governor proposes 10% cut in sales tax credit for Burien's annexation of North Highline
Mon, 11/21/11
Gov. Gregoire proposed Monday, Nov. 21, that the state sales tax credit for cities who have annexed unincorproated areas be reduced by 10 percent.
The proposed reduction is part of the governor’s proposed budget to address a $2 billion…MORE
C&P Coffee hosts Wed. night before Thanksgiving Poetry & Tales w/ Lydia Swartz & Steve Shay
Mon, 11/21/11
Poetrybirige's motto is "poetry everywhere by everyone" and this Wednesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. two members of the group, Lydia Swartz, and West Seattle reporter/photographer Steve Shay, will host the first hour with poems, tales and…MORE
Family Promise, homeless emergency organization helping children, closes today
Mon, 11/21/11
According to the Family Promise press release:
Homeless Shelter Runs Out of Funds, Has To turn Away Homeless Families Seattle, November 21, 2011. Family Promise of Seattle, an emergency shelter for homeless children and their families,…MORE
On the go- Week of 11-21-11
Mon, 11/21/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave, S.W. 206 937 7169 The shop is decked out for the holidays and you're sure to find a wide selection of decoration and gifts. All clothing will be 50% off Friday, November 25th through Sunday, November 27th.…MORE
National Weather Service posts Wind Advisory; It's going to be gusty
Mon, 11/21/11
The National Weather Service has just posted a "Wind Advisory" effective through 7pm this evening that states that winds from 45 to 57 mph are expected, through Tuesday morning.
...DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE COAST AND IN THE…MORE
