October 11, 2012

The turning leaves signals a new season for Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. N.E., which is launching its 2012-13 series with “Sigi the Antelope: Stories of West Africa.” Carter Family Puppets is working together with Ocheami Drum & Dance Ensemble Music to bring you the dance, puppetry and storytelling that is woven together in many of

October 10, 2012

Update Oct. 10: Maud has come home (see comment) but now Shawna emails: “Hi. We have had this cat come and go from our house for the last couple of weeks. Hoping to find its home! Please let us know if this is your kitty. Thanks!!” She lives near Northeast 92nd Street and Eighth Avenue

October 8, 2012

UPDATE: Previously this post was titled “Girls’ Night Out at Northgate Mall on Thursday.” However, we regret to inform you that there was a PR mixup that confused Northgate and Tacoma malls, and this event is actually happening at Tacoma Mall. Lisa with Simon Properties, who is not responsible for the mixup, says although this

October 8, 2012

Here’s a crime story featuring diligent police work. Two weeks ago a woman was walking through the parking lot at the QFC at Roosevelt Way Northeast and Northeast Northgate Way when, police say, a man grabbed her purse. “A brief struggle ensued as the woman tried to hang onto the purse, but the suspect was

October 5, 2012

Any day the “big one” could hit. After the Maple Leaf emergency drill in May, it appears neighborhood leaders will be prepared if we’re hit with an earthquake of epic proportions, but what about you? The Great Washington ShakeOut is hoping you will be prepared, and it’s helping you get ready with a statewide drill