Today was the last day on Earth for JoJo, Woodland Park Zoo's last Sumatran tiger, who was euthanized at 20 years old, according to a press release.
JoJo came in 2001 from the Memphis Zoo and was a breeding companion for the zoo's only…MORE
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Water Taxi vessels will be replaced with new, larger boats by 2014
Fri, 08/10/12
The ongoing issues that the vessels serving as the West Seattle Water Taxis face were highlighted again Aug. 10 with the failure of an alternator aboard the Rachel Marie. That made the mention of efforts to replace both boats (the other is called…MORE
Burien proposed annexation plan misses out on tax-rich industrial land by the river
Fri, 08/10/12
As Burien’s proposed annexation area line moves east from 31st Avenue Southwest it passes through White Center’s business district, the Greenbridge development and the residential neighborhoods of Top Hat, Beverly Park and Glenacres. Just as the…MORE
SDOT will repair cracks in the street around the city and in West Seattle
Fri, 08/10/12
Starting Tuesday, August 14), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be fixing most of the cracks you see in a number of arterial asphalt streets. This process will reduce the amount of water that seeps under the pavement during the…MORE
Donna Miller-Parker selected as Vice President of Instruction at SSCC
Fri, 08/10/12
press release: Donna Miller-Parker has been selected as Vice President of Instruction at South Seattle Community College.
Donna's background at South is extensive, and includes leadership positions as interim Vice President of Instruction…MORE
UPDATE 4: Electrical fire disrupts West Seattle Water Taxi service; Caused by failed alternator
Fri, 08/10/12
UPDATE : 5:20 pm The vessel Rachel Marie, which had lost its port side altenator during the 7:15 am sailing this morning from Seacrest Dock, has been repaired and cleared to resume its normally scheduled service to West Seattle. Its first…MORE
Salmon Bay School gets last chunk of funding, construction begins
Fri, 08/10/12
After securing it's last chunk of funding, students will finally see a newly renovated park this coming year at Salmon Bay School. Construction started on July 30 and the grand opening is expected to happen in late September.
At the last…MORE
Haggis Brothers are live tonight at the Mount
Fri, 08/10/12
The Haggis Brothers are the second act in the summer concert series at Providence Mt. St. Vincent playing Aug. 10 at 6:00pm. at 4831 35th Ave. s.w.
The band's Facebook page includes this description:
"The Haggis Brothers are a foot…MORE
Mick McDonald to be guest of honor at BHS golf tournament
Fri, 08/10/12
UPDATE, Aug 15: Application for dinner reservations has been extended through Saturday, Aug. 18. All proceeds go toward Ballard High School's athletics and music programs. Register here.
Life-time Ballard resident and the man who taught…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Artwalk After Party rocked the Benbow Room
Fri, 08/10/12
The West Seattle arts organization, The West, wanted a party for their followup to their notable debut in February and they got it with a powerful rock show at the Benbow Room in the Heartland Cafe. The event was an "After Party" following the…MORE
