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Soma Smoothie bike stolen from garage

The following are selected reports from the Seattle Police Department. They represent the officers’ accounts of the events described.

Woman's body found in home after shooting on East Arthur Place

Police and medics responded to an assault with a deadly weapon on East Arthur Place in Madison Valley shortly after 9:20 a.m. Tuesday morning.

State Superintendent Dorn sues Seattle Public Schools, six others

Lawsuit is a roundabout strategy to make lawmakers act on McCleary, Dorn's office says

Randy Dorn and communications staff said the lawsuit was another step in his office's attempts to force the state Legislature to fulfill its funding obligations to basic education in Washington state.

Carolyn Downs plaque reinstalled

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

McGilvra Elementary PTA thanks community

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

Public Safety officials visit Madison Park

Community Corner is a feature consisting of submissions from neighborhood community councils and other local organizations. To submit on behalf of your group, contact editor Daniel Nash at MPTimes@nwlink.com.

Violence Support Team connects domestic abuse survivors to resources

In a unique partnership between Seattle residents and police, the Victim Support Team provides food, resources, temporary child care and transportation to a safe location after an abusive event has taken place. 

Sound Transit board approves light rail and bus package to go to voters

The Sound Transit board voted unanimously June 23 to pass the final ST3 public transportation package and place it on the ballot in November, eliciting cheers from audience members who supported the plan -- as well as groans from red-shirted critics.

How to survive 'the big one'

Earthquake preparedness in Madison Park

When a major disaster happens, it might not be surprising if salvation comes from an unexpected place — unusual times make for unusual circumstances. Still, it might raise an eyebrow to learn salvation is in a Knaack hardware box next to the public tennis court.

From warriors to guardians

On June 23, Rahr visited with the East Precinct Advisory Council to discuss how the state’s approach to officer training and police work had changed since 2012.

Western State Hospital can't fit in essential services

To view more of Milt Priggee's work, visit www.miltpriggee.com.

Making lemonade from lemons

Like so many families, my family traveled to locales far and wide for Dad’s World War II training. There was not one place I could call home until we returned to Seattle.

What to do when your house has multiple offers

While we’re seeing some homes in the range of $2 million and above stay on the market a little longer than they had in previous months, homes are still selling for no other reason than because the supply is limited. 

Madison's true Cedars

Among the most magnificent trees on the globe, the true Cedars (genus Cedrus) have figured into history as few other plants have.