The Des Moines City Council voted unanimously June 27 to increase minimum parking penalties from $20 to $50.
Lorri Ericson, Des Moines assistant city manager, said that the current penalty does not cover the costs of issuing and processing…MORE
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Des Moines Farmers Market steps up recycling
Tue, 07/02/13
Visitors to Des Moines’ Waterfront Farmers Market this year will see a new addition to the mix of fresh, local produce, vendor booths and live entertainment—a recycling station where visitors can recycle food.
For the first time, this “can…MORE
Need for blood doesn’t take a holiday
Tue, 07/02/13
Press release:
People will be out enjoying the upcoming Independence Holiday Weekend and the number of donors attending blood drives or visiting our centers will decrease (including zero collections on July 4th)
But patients are…MORE
AARP is holding free health screenings at the Burien Walgreen Drug Store, 14656 Ambaum Blvd. S.W. in Burien on Sunday, July 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tue, 07/02/13
Participants may get their cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure checked as well as receive a comprehensive weight assessment.
Also available will be a free 1-year AARP membership, either new or extension.
For more information,…MORE
UPDATE: Crane operator did not suffer cardiac event
Tue, 07/02/13
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the Port of Seattle's terminals (near Terminal 7A) at 4:40 p.m. on July 2 to aid a crane operator who reportedly suffered a cardiac event while in the crane's cab.
Upon evaluating the patient, it…MORE
UPDATE 2: Two arrested in West Seattle carjacking; But case has gotten confusing
Tue, 07/02/13
A carjacking that took place on July 2, led to the arrest of two suspects but that's the simple part. Police now say that the man who pulled a gun during a Tuesday evening robbery might have been trying to get back some stolen auto parts.
…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Gearing up for 4th of July at Three Tree Point
Tue, 07/02/13
***Remember All fireworks are illegal in Burien ***
From www.3treepoint.org : The Three Tree Point Fireworks celebration is supported entirely by donations from the communities of Three Tree Point, Seahurst, Normandy Park, Seola Beach,…MORE
Ballard-based Blackbird clothing store closing
Tue, 07/02/13
The Blackbird men's clothing store, located on 2208 NW Market St, will be closing up shop after nine years in business so owner Nicole Miller can focus on wholesale sales of her more popular products, including Blackbird Incense Pyres, Beard Oil…MORE
REMINDER: Seafair Pirates will invade Alki on July 6
Tue, 07/02/13
The Seafair Pirates will perform their annual invasion of Alki Beach today July 6 between 11:30am and 12:30pm depending on the tide.
Massive crowds attend this event which actually opens at 9:30am with vendors, music and more lining the…MORE
Sheet pile removal at Barton Pump Station July 3 will raise noise level
Tue, 07/02/13
Information from King County
On Wednesday, July 3, crews will remove a section of steel sheet piles at the Barton Pump Station.
Removing the piles requires the use of a vibrating hammer, which is likely to increase levels of noise…MORE
