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information from Seattle Police Blotter

The West Seattle Polar Bear Challenge, a month long event that is all about spreading joy and optimism over the holiday, while giving back to the community we love is set to begin December 1. 

The mission of the West Seattle Polar Bear Challenge is to:

The  Menashe family Christmas light display so iconic it made it on national television will, of necessity be less this year, "about 10% of normal" according to family member Josh Mensahe.

By Jennifer Danner

Southwest Seattle Police Precinct

Crime Prevention Coordinator

As the weather turns colder, we often see an increase in auto theft incidents, specifically incidents where individuals turn on their vehicles to warm them up, and leave them unattended- even for

UPDATE 5pm Nov. 24

Providence Mt. St. Vincent released a statement late on Tuesday on the current status:

Despite our efforts the virus entered our community in early November.

The Seattle City Council passed its final vote on the 2021 City of Seattle Budget on Monday Nov. 23 choosing among other budget measures to make cutbacks to the Seattle Police.

The legislation reads: "Cut $2.0 million GF from SPD for sworn salary funding to reflect greater-than-planned attrition in 2021, add $2.0 million to HSD for community-led public safety investments, and impose a proviso"…MORE

Note on your calendar the upcoming two-night closure of the South Park Bridge for a mechanical and electrical inspection.

information from King County District Court

You can help your neighbors enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Please donate turkeys as soon as possible.

Matthew Hazelbrook who was arrested in October on charge of animal cruelty has been formally charged by the King County Prosecutor's office with 17 counts of animal cruelty, a combination of first and second degree counts.