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Ballard residents at 8th Ave and N.W. 50th share messages on a wooden fence. In green a message reads "Sarah Palin 2012 - 2014 1/2". One of the residents explained that when her roommate heard that Sarah Palin might run for President, he wrote…MORE

Editor's note: The West Seattle Herald has been covering news here for nearly a century. Robinson Newspapers (which publishes the West Seattle Herald) have a massive news archive of Herald coverage dating back to 1928. What follows are crime…MORE

Tough economic times and a dwindling job market means many teenagers who usually work over the summer could be out of a job. But Teens In Public Service (TIPS), a Seattle-based nonprofit, is working to help some of these teens find work and give…MORE

When it comes to empowering women, West Seattle's Lisa Skvarla not only talks the talk and walks the walk, she kicks the kick. She co-owns Lee's Martial Arts Academy, a 3,000 square foot gymnasium equipped with an array of punching and kicking…MORE

UPDATE, Museum of Flight Press Release: Space Shuttle Announcement Expected April 12

SEATTLE, March 4, 2011--NASA Administrator Charles Bolden revealed at a House committee hearing this week that a decision regarding placement for the…MORE

When I heard that somebody on Vashon Island had a collection of photos of naked guys on display in a makeshift showroom and that some of Seattle's television studios had plans to do an expose' (so to speak) on an evening program I took notice…MORE

In the "worst year for produce" in many years it might be even worse for one local produce vendor. West Seattle Produce, open for less than a year is struggling with high produce prices and the natural slowdown in the produce business in winter…MORE

Here's the list of what is available at the West Seattle (and University District) Farmers Market this week. February 28 – March 6, 2011

Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance Markets: University District (UD) – Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm, YEAR…MORE

A little over twenty years ago, Rene Brisendine suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Swedish hospital. She was treated so well at the hospital that she decided to give back. She became a volunteer and has been working in the volunteer-run…MORE

By Kate Ganiron, Web Intern

Two local small business art galleries, Tasty Delectable Collectibles and Bherd Studios, are showcasing original art produced by women of the Pacific Northwest.

“We’re always curious about meeting new…MORE