A hardy crowd of Seattleites rang in the new year in chilly fashion yesterday: Taking a dip into Lake Washington. Photos by Michael Stolp-SmithPublished on January 2, 2013
A hardy crowd of Seattleites rang in the new year in chilly

Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.
Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.
Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.