There's a new habitat at Woodland Park Zoo that takes the zoo's emphasis on more natural exhibits to a whole new level. Ideal zoo habitats allow creatures to act as they would in the wild instead of inhibiting their instincts and abilities. This…MORE
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Vandals strike Market Street
Thu, 05/11/06
Flower pots used by business owners on Market Street to decorate their storefronts have been the targeted by vandalism in recent weeks.
On Sunday morning, April 30, vandals found the ornamental flower pots in front of Romanza too tempting…MORE
Youth murder suspect jailed
Wed, 05/10/06
A suspect wanted in the August 18, 2003 murder of a 14-year old West Seattle boy was arrested last week in the 2200 block of Southwest Holden Street.
The suspect had shot the victim in the 3500 block of Southwest Juneau Street multiple…MORE
Swedish Hospital becoming a clinic
Wed, 05/10/06
Swedish Medical Center has recommended a shift from inpatient to outpatient services at the Ballard campus, citing millions of dollars in losses and a need to change with an evolving community, said Kevin Brown, Swedish vice president for…MORE
Honor program cut
Wed, 05/10/06
Parents of bright middle school students are angry with West Seattle High School because the ninth-grade honors program is being cancelled and now it's too late to register somewhere else.
Instead of being grouped together for advanced…MORE
Morgan gets new park
Wed, 05/10/06
Where once there was to be a monorail station, now there will be a pocket park.
The Seattle Monorail Project board of directors approved an agreement May 4 to sell the former Morgan Junction monorail station site for $1.3 million to…MORE
Schools get grant to help close gaps
Wed, 05/10/06
Seattle Public Schools have received a $250,000 grant with the money is earmarked to help the school system close the achievement gaps for minority and low income students.
The grant from the NEA Foundation is renewable annually for an…MORE
Not-so-secret garden open again for Mother's Day
Wed, 05/10/06
PowellsWood may be hidden, but it's no secret garden.
"We have 2,500 people on our mailing list now," said Monte Powell, the garden's creator.
Tucked into a ravine below South Dash Point Road, the 3-acre private garden has…MORE
Masons honor West Seattle High juniors
Wed, 05/10/06
The members of Alki Masonic Lodge honored 10 outstanding juniors from West Seattle High School, class of 2007 and their parents at a special ceremony recently.
The five girls and five boys recognized for their achievement, community…MORE
Nickelby a hit!
Wed, 05/10/06
Mark my words: in time, Alan Bryce's tenure as artistic director of Centerstage will be viewed in the regional, if not national, theatrical world as a golden age of creative adventure.
Since early 2004, the 57-year-old London-raised…MORE
