Thousands upon thousands of people will descend upon the West Seattle Junction retail core for Summerfest from July 12 – 14, and it will be a sight local independent retailers wish they saw every weekend.
In a nation beset with strip malls…MORE
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Group says foreclosure crisis still alive in West Seattle
Wed, 07/03/13
The news today tells us Seattle’s economic and housing revival is in full swing.
As a result, the stories of those still mired in the foreclosure and underwater mortgage crisis that began in 2008 often times get drowned out, and a small…MORE
Congressman McDermott tries for Duwamish Tribe federal recognition again
Wed, 07/03/13
7th Congressional District Congressman Jim McDermott reintroduced the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act (H.R. 2442) on July 1 in hopes of finally gaining federal recognition and benefits for the native people of metropolitan Seattle (named after Si…MORE
local golfer wins
Tue, 07/02/13
By Scott McBreenSpecial to the Highline Times
Local golfer, Mallory Kent playing out of Rainier Golf and Country Club, took the Washington State Women's Amateur golf championship Thursday at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club by one shot…MORE
Des Moines raises parking fines
Tue, 07/02/13
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
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.
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