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Stormy Weather...

Notes from the Garden

After the terrifying storm Thursday night I expected, in the cold light of dawn, to see all of our deciduous trees denuded and perhaps major broken branches or even downed trees.

City Light maps out power cable repair

Six new underground vaults to be installed

This week, Seattle City Light started a project to install six new underground vaults and new power cables from the 600 block of W. Galer to Tenth Ave. W. and W. Blaine.

After arson arrest Greenwood community starts fundraising

With no fires since the arrest of Kevin Todd Swalwell, arrested for investigation of first- and second-degree arson in relation to the chain of fires in Greenwood, the neighborhood welcomes a cautious relief while maintaining vigilance.

Police Blotter 11/18

Working late?A Queen Anne man who lives on Second Ave. W., went down to a storage room on the property he manages at 8 a.m. Nov. 1, for the first time in two days, and discovered all the power tools he kept there for his off-site business had been stolen. No obvious suspects, no known enemies in the building and no arrests. Estimated loss, $3,000.

King County Sheriff hiring deputies

The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is actively recruiting qualified new and lateral entry (previous experience) applicants throughout the year. Because of the size of its operations, there are usually new positions opening up every month.

World Series champions and other losers

Roundabout

A-Rod did it! Former Seattle Mariner Alex Rodriguez finally overcame his playoff performance anxiety and led the New York Yankees to their first World Series victory since 2000.

Family involvement key to Seattle Schools plan

Editorial 11/18

Today Seattle Public Schools boardmembers will vote on the new student assignment boundary lines mapped out as part of the district's all encompassing Excellence for All plan.

Mouse, Mullin, McGinn, 2012

Inside View

Any parent knows taking a kid to a restaurant or to some sort of event can be trying.

McGinn speaks only one language: Taxation

The Right Side

A McGinn advisor asked what criteria I use in casting my votes. He seemed surprised to hear that my fundamental question is which candidate would do the least harm while in office? Unfortunately, that does not always distinguish one politician from another in Seattle.

Not easy staying healthy in tough economic times

Some time ago, I saw a patient who had become unemployed at an age where finding another job wasn't going to be easy. He had been struggling with weight issues on and off for years past, but now he was facing some serious health problems.

Sendak's Nutcracker returns

Pacific Northwest Ballet's cherished Stowell/Sendak Nutcracker returns to light up Seattle Center's McCaw Hall with memories and merriment for all ages.

Christmas comes early in Magnolia

The turkey for Thanksgiving won't be carved yet, but that won't stop Santa Claus from visiting the Magnolia Village this Friday.

Taproot Theatre replaces holiday

Greenwood fire forces Taproot Theatre to change show and location

Seniors can relive one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with Taproot Theatre's senior matinee performance of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 2 p.m., Dec. 2.

New mayor, big arrest and an old story

Wilken's Watch

It's time for catch-up. Too much is happening in our shared world to focus on one measly item this week.

Mayor-elect McGinn wants your input

Mayor-Elect McGinn is asking for the community's input to these questions: