November 7, 2013

Update :Metro earlier Tweeted: “If you’re just checking in, you’re facing a wet morning with horrible traffic everywhere. You can’t leave early enough.” A wind advisory is in effect this morning through 7 p.m 8 p.m. Expect winds gusting to 45 mph in some places. The National Weather Service’s Seattle office issued the advisory early 

November 5, 2013

Update Thursday 9 a.m.: Our news partner The Seattle Times has a report on last night’s school board meeting. It starts: Angry parents, residents and activists unloaded a host of grievances at the Seattle School Board meeting Wednesday where the district’s official school boundaries plan was formally introduced. There is also more discussion on the

November 3, 2013

This morning there was a note inside the treat jar at Maple Leaf’s Dog Oasis. We find notes in there periodically. Usually “thank you” missives from passing canines. This one was different. It was Clue No. 7 in a neighborhood scavenger hunt. We followed it to the newly opened Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, where we

November 2, 2013

Today’s storm – see post below – has so far produced at least two reports of stray dogs. Kristen emails: I came across this beautiful Golden Retriever named Hansel (based on the tags). Called the number and it went direct to voicemail. Found on the east side of 15th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 92nd Street.

November 2, 2013

Just before sunset Friday night, and today. Seattle City light now says it expects to have 75 percent of customers restored by 8 p.m. Update 5 p.m.Seattle City light now says it expects to have 75 percent of customers restored by 8 p.m. 12:15 p.m. A downed tree has closed 15th Avenue Northeast at Northeast