Speaking from the gymnasium where he "learned to shoot a jump shot" at Cascade Middle School, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced on Friday Oct. 4 that the state would become the 8th in the nation to adopt new science education standards.…MORE
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Obituary: Olaf Kvamme, community leader, honorary Ballardite
Fri, 10/04/13
Obituary courtesy of the family
Olaf Kvamme died peacefully on Sept. 27, 2013, in his sleep in his home at Horizon House in Seattle surrounded by his loving family. A remarkable man, he demonstrated charm, wit, integrity and intelligence…MORE
Sign petition to keep Ballard Commons Honey Bucket
Fri, 10/04/13
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, supported by the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, has started a petition to keep the Ballard Commons Honey Bucket past its takedown date, Oct. 11.
The petition reads: "This honey bucket serves a critical public…MORE
SLIDESHOW:American Legion Hall is becoming West Seattle Veterans Center; Remodeled facility still needs $20,000 to complete the job
Fri, 10/04/13
A West Seattle landmark, the American Legion Hall at 3618 SW Alaska Street is being completely re-imagined and remodeled with a very clear vision aimed at being a primary resource for veterans in our area. It is being renamed too as the West…MORE
Star 101.5 FM surprises Highland Park Elementary teacher as Teacher of the Week
Fri, 10/04/13
FM radio station STAR 101.5 paid a surprise visit Oct. 3 to Highland Park Elementary to honor teacher, Mrs. Amy West, as their Teacher of the Week.
West, a 3rd grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Andre Brown. STAR 101.5’s…MORE
Governor Inslee to make major education announcement at Cascade M.S. near White Center
Thu, 10/03/13
Governor Jay Inslee, State Superintendent Randy Dorn and invited guests will appear at 12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at Cascade Middle School where Inslee attended 8th and 9th Grade near White Center to make a major announcement about Next…MORE
Police: Attempted child luring occurred outside West Seattle School
Thu, 10/03/13
Seattle police are investigating an Oct. 1 attempted child luring that occurred outside Hope Lutheran School on the 4400 block of 42nd Ave. S.W.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old female Hope Lutheran student was walking towards…MORE
Foss Shipyard puttering off to Everett
Thu, 10/03/13
In another sign of the times, the Foss Maritime shipyard located near the Ballard Bridge (660 West Ewing Street) is moving up to Everett.
The shipyard has been at its current location since 1974, when it moved up from Tacoma.
The…MORE
Grocery workers union,threatening strike, to meet with employers Oct. 10, 11
Thu, 10/03/13
On Sept. 26 98 percent of unionized Puget Sound grocery workers voted to authorize a strike if a new agreement with their employers is not met. The union, including UFCW 21 and 367 chapters, represents 30,0000 workers, some of whom work at…MORE
Westwood - Roxhill - Arbor Heights Community Council meeting notes
Wed, 10/02/13
Joe Szilagyi offered a post from the Oct. 1 Westwood-Roxhill-Arbor Heights Community Council meeting held Oct. 1.
October 1, 2013 WWRHAH meeting notes
Arbor Heights, City of Seattle, Community Committee, Full WWRHAH meetings,…MORE
