Press release:
The City of Burien will accept proposals from qualified consultants to assist the city with conducting a search that will lead to the selection of a new City Manager. The city is interested in completing the search and…MORE
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Prolific liquor thief caught
Thu, 07/25/13
Ballard's prolific liquor thief, who would steal hundreds of dollars of liquor at a time, was caught trying to steal shoes from the Northgate Mall's JC Penney.
As we reported last week in our police blotter, the suspect was confronted by…MORE
Ballard churches provide for people who are homeless, with mental illness
Thu, 07/25/13
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
3rd annual Outdoor White Center Open Mic is Friday July 26
Thu, 07/25/13
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
Join Will Winter to learn history of Alki Lighthouse on Thursday evening, Aug. 8
Wed, 07/24/13
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
Burglars caught in the act stealing firearms from North Highline home
Wed, 07/24/13
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
Alki Avenue Southwest pavement repairs late next week will slow beach traffic
Wed, 07/24/13
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
Southwest Pool closed for the day (July 24) due to contamination
Wed, 07/24/13
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
McGinn: Young immigrants can add themselves to household utility bills to help prove residency
Wed, 07/24/13
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
UPDATE: Coalition organizes against Whole Foods project, calls for ‘smart development’
Wed, 07/24/13
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
