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February 24, 2011
It’s been snowing off and on all afternoon in Maple Leaf, usually lightly, sometimes not. Unlike south King County and Pierce County, we aren’t expecting much more snow - today. There is a short-term forecast for up to a half inch, but it’s to the south of us. The real news is the cold. Expect …
February 24, 2011
There’s a rare local opportunity to view “Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge” exhibition and explore some of the world’s most intriguing and stunning places captured by this world-renowned photographer. The artwork is at Aljoya at Thornton Place, 450 N.E. 100th St. It’s on exhibit from Feb. 15 to April 11. This afternoon and evening wine …
February 24, 2011
It’s that time again. Twenty percent off whatever fits in your bag at Maple Leaf Ace Hardware! Also, if you got an ad for the sale in the mail, the store, at 900 Roosevelt Way N.E., will make you the same offer on Friday. Power tools and small appliances qualify for only 10 percent off, …
February 24, 2011
The Seattle Parks Foundation has released a report on the problems facing Seattle’s parks, in light of budget problems. The foundation is asking the public to take an online survey about finding stable funding for operations and maintenance of the park system. The Parks Department lacks a sustainable source of ongoing operations and maintenance funding …
February 24, 2011
Update 11:30 a.m. Snowing lightly. Last night the National Weather Service said it would snow 2-4 inches here, but the city said “put out the trash” anyway. Turns out the city was right. Less than an inch of snow fell overnight locally, unlike the foot that fell in some places to the north. All local …