November 19, 2008

A decision by Seattle Police that was made to “save a man’s life” is being investigated. On November 3rd, Derik Loso stopped traffic along the Aurora Bridge during the morning commute as he contemplated jumping off the “suicide span.” After nearly two hours, one of the police negotiators reached out and tried to handcuff Loso

November 15, 2008

The Fremont Arts Council is holding their annual rummage sale from 9-4 Saturday and Sunday at the Powerhouse, 3940 Fremont Ave. The sale will include books, music, clothing, costumes, and original artwork. Proceeds from the sale will help the Arts Council with the budget shortfall and help fund events like the Solstice Parade, Trolloween, ongoing

November 14, 2008

It made international news yesterday — but only briefly. A proposal to ban nudity in city parks went before the Seattle Parks and Recreation board last night, but it was voted down. The proposed ban would have forced a change in the Fremont Solstice Parade tradition of riding naked from one end of Fremont to

November 13, 2008

The Fremont Arts Council has been a part of the neighborhood for nearly 20 years, and now it needs your help more than ever. “As we enter into winter this year, the Fremont Arts Council is looking at a severe funding shortfall,” wrote Nick Morse, the president of the council’s board of directors in an

November 12, 2008

Updated: At 2:30 this morning, a speeding car hit the median on Highway 99 just south of the Aurora bridge, ripping the car into two and killing the driver. All southbound lanes of 99 were closed until around 7:15 a.m.