Viking Days, held at the Nordic Heritage Museum this past Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, brought in waves of Scandinavian loving people, from Ballard and beyond. It featured crafts, music and traditional foods from Scandinavian countries,…MORE
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South Park house fire may have been caused by squatters
Mon, 08/20/12
By David Rosen
A house fire that damaged a property on South Sullivan Street in South Park early Monday morning may have been caused by squatters in what neighbors say is an an otherwise unoccupied house.
The house suffered $50,000…MORE
On the Go- Week of 8-20-12
Mon, 08/20/12
GriefShare Support Group Grace Church 10323 28th Ave. S.W. Saturdays, starting Sept. 8th for 13 weeks, 10 a.m.-noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime.…MORE
Cascade and Evergreen schools get $460,000 grant for science and math improvement project
Mon, 08/20/12
The Highline School District has announced a $460,000 grant awarded to Cascade Middle School and the Evergreen campus to help teachers improve instruction in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Here are…MORE
The 10th annual NW Hope and Healing Alki Beach 5k Walk/Run is happening Aug. 26
Mon, 08/20/12
The Northwest Hope & Healing Foundation is staging their 10th annual Alki Beach 5k Walk/Run on Sunday, Aug. 26 along Alki Beach.
Tami Hyldahl-Haan, a breast cancer survivor from Seattle, will share her personal story and kick off the…MORE
New leadership now in place at White Center Salvation Army
Mon, 08/20/12
The Salvation Army Northwest Division has announced the appointment of Captains Raymond and Jennifer Erickson-King, to the Seattle White Center Corps located at 9050 16th Avenue SW. Prior to this appointment, the Captains managed the Youth…MORE
King County Prosecutor’s Office looks back on year with bolstered Gang Unit
Mon, 08/20/12
In 2011, the King County Council approved $1.4 million in grants to help law enforcement agencies battle gang-related violence, illegal trafficking and property crime with a majority of concern focused on South Seattle and South King County,…MORE
Through RainWise program, city combats stormwater pollution
Mon, 08/20/12
By Alysa Hullett, UW News Lab
Last Thursday evening, the Wedgewood Elementary playground was not filled with children, but adults eager to learn how to use their own backyards to mitigate the sewage and toxins that are regularly pumped…MORE
Maple bars remind community of an officer's sacrifice
Mon, 08/20/12
By Christy Wolyniak, contributor
UPDATE 7:05 p.m., Aug. 20: So far the fundraiser has raised $1160.35 in cash donations, which doesn't include credit card, check and direct deposit donations, according to Ryan Barber. The autographed…MORE
SLIDESHOW: No saving face at Burien Pie Joust 2012
Sun, 08/19/12
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At yesterday's 2nd Annual Pie Joust in Burien's Town Square it was hard to tell the jousters from the jesters as grins were garnished with cream in the circus-like atmosphere. While Brooks Stanfield came…MORE
