More from KUOW Government Clear Cut In West Seattle Could Bring Felony Charges KUOW | By Matt Martin Published March 29, 2016 at 2:23 PM AKDT Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:32 KUOW Photo/Jason Pagano Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold said the clearcutting of 150 trees on a slope of West Seattle was a serious crime. Bill Radke speaks with Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold about residents in her West Seattle district that illegally cut down over 150 trees to improve their view.