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Guest post by Susan O’Patka

Three nights a week, up to six homeless guests who are challenged by mental illness find refuge in two churches in Ballard. One church, Crown Hill Methodist Church, provides shelter on Wednesday nights, while…MORE

On July 26, Cultivate is hosting the Open Mic night in White Center.

The open mic will be a joint effort by Cultivate, The White Center CDA, The YES Foundation and Dub Sea Coffee and other community members. It's an open mic but more of a…MORE

Did you miss the 100th birthday celebration of the Alki Lighthouse on June 1, 2013? Would you like to catch up on the history of this centennial landmark in our community?

Alki resident Will Winter, a member of the Southwest Seattle…MORE

Three burglary suspects are in custody on July 24 after allegedly stealing several firearms and other items from a home on the 10700 block of 4th Ave. S., according to King County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Cindi West.

West said KCSO received…MORE

Drivers should expect congestion on Alki Avenue Southwest next Thursday and Friday, August 1-2. Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews will work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of Alki Avenue Southwest removing the old roadway…MORE

Information from Seattle Parks

This is to let you know that Seattle Parks and Recreation has closed Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St., for the rest of the day because of contamination that could not be contained. In compliance with State…MORE

Press releaseMayor announces support for young immigrants eligible for work visasSeattle City Light to help youth use utility bills to prove residency

Today Mayor McGinn announced new City efforts to support young people eligible for work…MORE

Grumblings about the blistering pace of development in West Seattle and how it is quickly changing the peninsula’s longstanding small town charm have mostly resided in the usual places: online comment sections, coffee shops, bars and backyard…MORE

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25 to complete last week’s monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.

U.S. Navy divers from…MORE

A 2 and 1/2-story house in Frelard went up in flames last night, according to the Seattle Fire Department's Fire Line blog.

At 10:08 p.m., dispatchers at the fire alarm center received the call. When firefighters arrived, the whole house…MORE