Mysterious Cat Death: West Seattle Blog reported on the discovery of half of a cat corpse near Holy Rosary in West Seattle. Someone came upon the half-cat and alerted authorities, stating that the animal appeared to have been “cleanly cut” in half. The Seattle Animal Shelter is investigating, but says that no foul play is suspected as animals such as raccoons apparently do this all the time.
Shit Show: Two women at the Pillars Park off-leash area allegedly had a stand-off involving pooper scoopers, reports Capitol Hill Seattle. According to a police report, one woman began attacking another with the metal implement, which forced the victim to pick up another to defend herself.
Bees Descend Upon Wallingford Citizens: A large Wallingford bee hive has split in two, causing half of the bees to seek a new home elsewhere, reports Wallyhood. Don’t panic if you see the roving swarm, though. Local beekeeper Kevin writes that “Swarms are not inherently dangerous. They’re just waiting somewhere before moving into a new home.”
Do You Know Who Named Beacon Hill?: The Beacon Hill Blog asks its readers if anyone can figure out the provenance of the neighborhood’s name. The common story is that it’s named after the Boston area, but Beacon Hillites are seeking a more definitive answer.