March 5, 2012

Update March 6, 7 a.m: Light snow overnight, more snow likely before 10 a.m. Accumulations up to 1 inch, according to the weather service. Tonight’s National Weather Service forecast discussion takes the snow level below 500 feet, and that means Maple Leaf. It’s the fifth sixth day out of the last seven eight that snow

March 5, 2012

Solarize Northeast Seattle just started its campaign to help area homeowners add more-affordable solar panels at the start of this year, and already its got a home ready for installation of new solar panels. On Wednesday, March 7, from noon to 1 p.m., you’re invited to learn more about the campaign and about solar panels at the

March 3, 2012

The FBI today released surveillance photos of an armed robbery Friday afternoon of the U.S. Bank branch at Eighth Avenue Northeast and Northeast Northgate Way. Witnesses said the robber was over 6 feet tall, possibly of mixed race, and wore all black. The robbery occurred around 2 p.m. Our news partners at The Seattle Times

March 2, 2012

On Wednesday Seattle police notified the neighborhood of three cases where burglars entered three neighborhood homes while the occupants were inside. Make that seven. Today police said at least seven vehicles have been stolen nearby in a series of burglaries: Since January, a burglar or group of burglars have entered victims’ homes through unlocked doors

March 1, 2012

Update Saturday March 3: “We’re busting with books, so we’re lowering our regular hardback book prices today to $1 at the Friends Booksale.” —————————————————- Approximately 25,000 items will be up for sale at bargain prices at the 2012 Friends of The Seattle Public Library Mini Book Sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From the library: