July 4 was a busy day for Washington State's gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Jay Inslee, former 1st District Congressman, and his Republican opponent, Attorney General Rob McKenna, each marching in multiple parades, and each vying to replace…MORE
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New hotel opens in SeaTac
Thu, 07/05/12
Press release:
Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the global brand of mid-priced Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 218-room Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-…MORE
Blood drive set Thursday for former firefighter
Thu, 07/05/12
On Thursday, July 5, a blood drive is being held for retired firefighter John Moncrief at South Fire & Rescue headquarters station #62,
South Fire & Rescue serves Des Moines and Federal Way.
The public is invited to…MORE
$2,000 Donation Marks First Year of Burien Bites
Thu, 07/05/12
Press release:
On May 27th, restaurant owners and eaters of the city of Burien came together for the first annual Burien Bites.
Restaurant owners prepared dishes, people brought their appetites, and the city hit the streets to enjoy…MORE
SeaTac students save their pennies for mission
Thu, 07/05/12
McMicken Heights Elementary students from SeaTac recently presented a $1,000 check to Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.
The kids collected $1,000 in pennies from fellow students and decided to donate the Penny Harvest funds to the mission.…MORE
West Seattle Business and Access Transit lane changes and on-street parking restrictions delayed
Thu, 07/05/12
press release The roadway lane striping necessary to establish the bus-only (BAT) lanes on SW Alaska Street, a key element of the RapidRide bus service coming to West Seattle this fall, has been delayed. The removal of the existing lane…MORE
Two men arrested with guns in separate Alki incidents on the 4th
Thu, 07/05/12
by Jonah Spangenthal-Lee on July 5, 2012 for the SPD Blotter
Two armed men were arrested in separate incidents during yesterday’s 4th of July festivities on Alki Beach. Around 8pm, police received a flurry of phone calls about a man…MORE
Pop-Up neighborhood bar will debut for Highland Park July 6
Thu, 07/05/12
Friday, July 6, starting at 6pm - you can help initiate what the Highland Park Improvement Club (HPIC) hopes will be a monthly "Corner Bar" at HPIC.
Draft beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available at their "pop-up"…MORE
UPDATE: Westbound Admiral Way exit from WS Bridge closed July 6
Thu, 07/05/12
UPDATE 12pm 7/6/12: SDOT reports that the maintenance work scheduled for July 6 has been completed early. The ramp has been reopened.
Original postpress release The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will close the westbound…MORE
Grand opening for Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium set for Wed., July 11
Thu, 07/05/12
The City of Des Moines proudly announces the Grand Opening of the Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on July 11, 2012 at 5:00pm. Located on the shores of Puget Sound this one of a kind facility is…MORE