There was a time, long before preservatives and a highly-coordinated food shipment system in the United States, when people could simply swing by a local farmer’s field, find his or her stand, and buy the freshest produce imaginable. Looking…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Pre-Bore dedication event for 'Bertha' digging the SR 99 tunnel sets the tunnel in motion
Thu, 07/18/13
Bertha, the world’s largest tunnel boring machine, will be set in motion by the end of July on a 14-month voyage through the earth of downtown Seattle’s waterfront, creating a 57-foot diameter tunnel for an underground SR 99 that will replace the…MORE
UPDATE: Judge denies injunction to stop SeaTac initiative from being put on Nov. ballot
Thu, 07/18/13
UPDATE:Alaska Airlines and the Washington Restaurant Association failed Friday, July 19 to convince a King County Superior Court judge to halt the SeaTac council from placing the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Burien city lawmaker accused by election opponent of excessive travel expenses
Thu, 07/18/13
One of Burien City Councilmember Jack Block Jr.’s election opponents is accusing him of receiving excessive and unnecessary expenses for taxpayer paid travel.
Lauren Berkowitz said this week Block spent over $32,000 on what her campaign…MORE
Band Jam will rock the house at SWAC July 26
Thu, 07/18/13
A free community event, “Band Jam” will showcase the marching bands participating in the Seafair Torchlight Parade July 26 at the Southwest Athletic Complex (SWAC) at 2600 SW Thistle Street. The event will run from 7pm to 8:30pm. The doors will…MORE
Eastridge Church will give away 500 backpacks on July 20
Thu, 07/18/13
Eastridge Church will give away 500 backpacks for the 2nd year and offer a lot of kids activities at the Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW on Saturday, July 20. The event starts at 1pm. The backbacks will be filled with school…MORE
CLARIFICATION: Burien animal control officer available for emergencies after hours
Thu, 07/18/13
CLARIFICATION: While Burien CARES animal control officer Ray Helms is scheduled on duty at the CARES shelter 40 hours per week, he is also on call for emergencies 24/7 and many times has responded to 911 calls after hours and on days the shelter…MORE
Parks and Rec to improve shoreline access at 36th Ave NW
Thu, 07/18/13
Update, Aug. 19
We stopped by and snapped a picture of the location. We imagine that they'll be taking out some of the foilage to provide access to a view of the shoreline.
Original, July 18
Seattle Parks and Recreation and…MORE
Are you a live performing artist? Here's a chance to strut your stuff
Thu, 07/18/13
Rat Cit Art City is hosting another "Live Performance Extravaganza" in White Center Aug. 8. Artists will be placed all over the streets of White Center to perform for the public during the 3 hour festival from 6 to 9pm.
The organizers are…MORE
Sustainable Ballard a winner in Think Green Challenge
Thu, 07/18/13
From Sustainable Ballard
Acting as a neighborhood partner in Waste Management’s Think Green Challenge, Sustainable Ballard was recognized for its efforts to encourage neighbors to reduce the garbage they send to the landfill. Sustainable…MORE
