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Possible Queen Anne car prowler arrested

Police alerted to suspicious man by alert neighbor

Francis Tello, the Seattle Police Department’s west precinct crime prevention coordinator, is praising Queen Anne neighbors for helping to catch a suspected car prowler.According to a report that Tello sent to neighborhood block watch captains on Wednesday, police offers responded to a report by a Queen Anne citizen that a suspicious white male was seen walking up to two separate residences on West Highland Drive on the morning of Aug. 4 and trying to open the front doors. The suspicious male was described as wearing a black hat, black clothing and carrying a red backpack.

Plant sale to benefit Queen Anne Helpline

A crowd of more than 200 is expected at the Botanical Designs plant sale on Saturday, Aug. 27...

Dealing with the many phases of aging

This is directed to those of you who may be seniors, within five or so years of being seniors...

An unexpected time traveler

I’ve always wanted to time travel.  That would be my superpower wish come true.

When 'tennies' were really cool

Years before $100-plus pairs of Adidas, Pumas and Reeboks hit the market...

Editorial | A muddled referendum with big implications

Though it was awkwardly worded and represented a struggle to figure out...

Ask Ray About Real Estate

Historically, real estate is one of the best-performing investments.

Reflections from the Garden

Finally, summer has arrived...

Exploring Camano Island, Stanwood

On Camano Island, you can shop seashells on the beach in two state parks...

Magnolia making history:

Bank branches come to the neighborhood, marking growth

It wasn't until 63 years ago that Magnolia got its first bank. Here is an excerpt from the book "Magnolia: Memories and Milestones" that talks about the big event: “The types of businesses in the Village have varied greatly with the times. By the late 1940s, construction was booming and so were the seven real estate offices located in the Village. The increase in population also brought with it seven gas stations. Doctors, dentists, barbers and beauticians soon arrived to take care of the residents’ personal needs. The 1940s also brought the money-men…

Ballard High School Golf Classic a success

Golf Classic a major success

The 2011 Ballard Golf Classic event at the Golf Club at Newcastle was a huge success this year, raising more than $130,000 for the foundation and the Ballard High School athletic and music programs.

Children should begin enrolling in school on Aug. 30

The enrollment team at Seattle Public Schools wants to make sure all students have a school assignment...