Barber Pole Stolen from Laurelhurst Barber Shop: The owners of Epic Barbershop are offering "free haircuts for a year (12 a year, one a month) for any information on the recovery of the pole or leading to the arrest of the vandal, or thief(s)."

Three Grill-Related Fires in Four Days on Capitol Hill: Firefighters put out a rooftop fire caused by a grill on Tuesday, and two balcony fires Monday and Saturday.

Sock Slogan Contest in Wallingford: The sock retailer Sock Monster is hosting a contest for the next word to print on their socks, which are "all the rage among sock fashionistas." Entries include "queer bait," "cupcake," "Nancy boy," and "OMG/WTF." You can vote in the store for your favorite.