Sourdough Fire Updates
August 25, 2023 @ 11:46 am
UPDATE August 27: State Route 20 closed. State Route 20 North Cascade Highway is currently closed at Newhalem from milepost 120 to milepost 171 due to multiple wildfires in the…
Mayor outlines Seattleโs winter storm preparedness efforts
November 1, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
Mayor Mike McGinn today encouraged residents to begin making annual preparations for the possibility of winter weather-related emergencies and updated the public on how the City is preparing for winter…
Mayor outlines Seattle’s winter storm preparedness efforts
October 31, 2012 @ 5:00 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/1/2012 Mayor outlines Seattle’s winter storm preparedness efforts Describes online tools available to help public prepare for winter weather SEATTLE – Mayor Mike McGinn today encouraged residents…
Update on the Cityโs response to helicopter crash near Seattle Center
March 18, 2014 @ 3:57 pm
Last updated March 19, 11:25 a.m. At 7:40 a.m. the morning of March 18th, Seattle Fire and Police responded to a helicopter crash near Seattle Center on Broad Street. The…
Hazmat
Facts: Hazardous materials pose serious risks to life, health or property when inappropriately handled, resulting in a spill, leak or toxic vapors. They cannot always be seen, smelled or…
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-11-05
September 18, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
Vehicle versus pedestrian collision, 1300 block of Aurora Ave N on 9-11-09 at 9:15 p.m. For more info, go to http://spdblotter.seattle.gov # Malicious Harassment/Property Damage incident in South Seattle. For…
Firefighters extinguish apartment fire on 2nd Ave.
September 5, 2023 @ 12:10 pm
SEATTLE – On Sept. 5 at 9:17 a.m., Seattle’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a low-rise apartment building at the 2100 block of 2nd Ave….
SFD-Safety-Gas Leak
May 1, 2021 @ 10:56 am
AlertSeattle: natural gas leak at 2800 block of NW Market St. is under control – firefighters will soon allow pedestrians back in area.
SPD-Safety-Police Activity- Avoid Area
September 23, 2020 @ 12:22 pm
AlertSeattle: SPD: Police activity at 2500 block of 4th Ave. 4th Ave closed bt Wall and Vine. Avoid the area. Go to https://twitter.com/SeattlePD for updates
Prepping for the parade?
February 4, 2014 @ 4:19 pm
…is not issuing permits for sidewalk use. Please do not block the sidewalk, business entrances or the street with chairs if you set up early. Traffic along the parade route…
Status Update on City Reponse to Severe Weather
November 22, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
…routes and hills. New trouble spots developed during the night: Denny Way at Stewart on Capitol Hill; a downed tree blocking the right-of-way at Boren Ave at Seneca and icing…
Power Mostly Restored in Burien
November 21, 2012 @ 9:52 am
…tree landing on wires in the 15500 block of Second Avenue South. An earlier press release incorrectly said that it was the result of a car/pole accident. For more outage…
Power Restored to West Seattle Customers
November 11, 2012 @ 8:31 am
…another feeder (major power line), the second feeder relayed out. So, a second block of customers was without power for about ten minutes, including the Westwood neighborhood. At its height,…
Firefighters keep house fire from spreading to nearby brush and home in North Seattle
September 5, 2023 @ 10:35 am
SEATTLE – Just after 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, firefighters responded to the 2000 block of NE 130th St. for a fire in a residence. Upon arrival, the detached garage…
Water Service Restored in Aftermath of University Bridge Main Break
May 1, 2007 @ 5:00 pm
…it. There is no reason to believe that contamination entered the water system. Discolored water results from internal pipe rust getting stirred up with changes in flow and pressure. If…
Winter Storm
…supplies – it may take time for stores to re-stock. Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Push the snow instead of lifting it when possible. Expect travel delays and changes to…
City of Seattle Prepares for Winter Weather (Updated 11/30)
November 29, 2022 @ 12:16 pm
…will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open, changes to City services, and tips to…
Excessive Heat Warning: Cooling Centers and Pools Open, Heat Safety Information (Updated 8/13)
August 10, 2021 @ 1:52 pm
…Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, to reduce the impact of any planned outages on customers. This may change if the forecast changes. Seattle Fire Department With 33 fire stations operating across…
Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets from the heat
April 6, 2016 @ 12:13 pm
…soon be in direct sunlight.” A Washington state law that went into effect last year makes it a violation just to leave an animal unattended in a vehicle or enclosed…
Updated: Sourdough Fire continues to burn near City Lightโs Skagit Hydroelectric project
August 10, 2023 @ 6:21 pm
UPDATE: State Route 20 is closed, effective immediately, beyond Newhalem between Milepost 120 and Milepost 146 due to fire activity. Real-time alerts on road conditions and open/close status can be…
Six Tips to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
June 24, 2021 @ 2:29 pm
…3) Never leave animals unattended in a vehicle. Temperatures rise quickly leaving them trapped and unable to escape the heat. Under Washington state law an animal control officer or law…
Six Tips to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat
June 24, 2021 @ 3:29 pm
…3) Never leave animals unattended in a vehicle. Temperatures rise quickly leaving them trapped and unable to escape the heat. Under Washington state law an animal control officer or law…
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Traffic Alert: Seahawks, Pharell Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Soundgardenโs Superunknown With Concert, Football Game
September 2, 2014 @ 2:40 pm
…check the Seattle Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation‘s sites for traffic updates before and after the game. Go Hawks! *Map of gameday events: **Map of planned…
Police Investigating Cause of Fatal Four Vehicle Collision on Aurora Bridge
September 24, 2015 @ 12:40 pm
…for signs of intoxication and did not find any evidence of impairment. The Aurora Bridge will be closed as police continue to investigate., Authorities from SPD, the Washington State Department…
Tsunami
Facts: A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific Coast of Washington State. Tsunamis are a series of waves most commonly caused by an earthquake beneath the sea…
Police Investigating Cause of Fatal Four Vehicle Collision on Aurora Bridge
September 24, 2015 @ 1:40 pm
…for signs of intoxication and did not find any evidence of impairment. The Aurora Bridge will be closed as police continue to investigate., Authorities from SPD, the Washington State Department…
Volcano
Facts: A volcano has erupted in Washington State. Volcanic dangers include hot ash, rock, lava, mudflows and landslides. Explosive eruptions can severely disrupt roads, electricity, water, utilities and cause…
Riding transit to the Seahawks season opener? Plan plenty of travel time
September 3, 2014 @ 3:07 pm
…tools for travelers Seattle Department of Transportation: Real-time traffic information http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/travelers Sound Transit: Advice to travelers http://www.soundtransit.org/Rider-Community/Rider-news/Rider-information-for-Sept-4-NFL-Kickoff Washington State Department of Transportation: Traffic map http://www.wsdot.com/traffic/seattle/default.aspx Seahawks event information: http://www.seahawks.com/schedule/game/2014/regular1/kickoff.html …
Traffic Alert: Seahawks, Pharrell Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Soundgardenโs Superunknown With Concert, Football Game
September 2, 2014 @ 3:40 pm
…check the Seattle Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation‘s sites for traffic updates before and after the game. Go Hawks! *Map of gameday events: **Map of planned…