Today's fast food strike, which has spread all across the country, just hit Ballard at 10 a.m. with a rally at the Ballard Burger King where about 20 people participated.
Jason Harvey, 42, said he has been working at the Ballard Burger…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Fast food workers go on strike, demand better treatment
Thu, 08/29/13
When Ballard Wendy's worker Ryan Parker, age 21, decided to go on strike with over 80 others this morning, he did so at the risk of losing his only job.
"If I show my face there (protesting at Wendy's), I was pretty much told I would get…MORE
Nickelsville announces 3 new camps secured; plan to vacate Highland Park
Thu, 08/29/13
Nickelsville, facing a Sept. 1 eviction date from their current location on Marginal Way in Highland Park, announced via their Facebook page on Aug. 28 they have secured three new tent city locations (enough to move everyone out) and plan to make…MORE
Fair Elections Seattle fundraiser will feature Conlin, Rasmussen, Fitzgibbon, McDermott and others Aug. 29
Wed, 08/28/13
Called together quickly a special fundraising benefit reception aimed at highlighting fair elections, and public campaign financing is being held by the 34th District Democrats on Aug. 29.
The event will see some well known names in…MORE
UPDATE: Recycle your cycle, and other sports gear at Second Gear sports; Now open
Wed, 08/28/13
UPDATE 9/6/13 After a few permits caused a delay, Second Gear Sports held a soft open on Friday Sept. 6. They will be open 10am to 6pm daily and are looking for gear to take on consignment and already have some new and used items for sale.…MORE
Crime spike: Over 30 West Seattle burglaries reported in 7 days
Wed, 08/28/13
In our weekly tabulation of crimes reported in West Seattle for the Herald’s Police Blotter, we noticed the hits for burglaries from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25 just kept coming up. Once the final tally was in, we had over 30 burglaries reported in that…MORE
Meander’s Kitchen relocating in White Center
Wed, 08/28/13
After a 10-month stint at the old Papa’s Pub on 16th Ave. S.W. in White Center, Meander’s Kitchen owner Miranda Krone announced via Facebook on Aug. 27 that she is meandering the breakfast joint a bit south, to 9809 16th Ave. S.W. where San…MORE
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Washington's lottery warn about lottery scams
Wed, 08/28/13
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Washington's lottery warn about lottery scams Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Officials from Washington's Lottery are bringing attention to lottery scams. Individuals and groups are calling and emailing…MORE
“Alki Landing” project nears design submittal to city
Wed, 08/28/13
Changes are afoot in Alki as developer Borge Steinsvik is moving forward with his plans for mixed-use “Alki Landing,” located at the eastern corner of 59th Ave. S.W. and Alki Ave. S.W.
Steinsvik owns the 13,700 ft. lot that Alki Beach…MORE
Lost a bike? SPD says look to Twitter with @GetYourBikeBack
Wed, 08/28/13
From Seattle Police Department
Are you missing your bike? Then check out our newest Twitter feed, @Getyourbikeback.
Right now, SPD has about 500 “found” bikes in storage at our Evidence Warehouse. Each one of those bikes was…MORE
