Seattle Democrat, tax attorney Andrew Hughes, is running against Congressman Jim McDermott, 7th District, in the upcoming election. McDermott has won 12 consecutive elections, and is hoping for lucky 13. In our area, the 7th District includes…MORE
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Burien Brewfest date changed
Wed, 06/20/12
PRESS RELEASE
Event organizers announced June 20 that the B•Town Brewfest – a fundraiser event for the SeaTac Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital – has changed its event date to Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Burien Community Center…MORE
Alki Homestead enters a new phase; New energy and discussions hope to get the building restored
Wed, 06/20/12
The historic Alki Homestead, lodged in the collective memory of West Seattle, has been sitting essentially dormant since a fire did $2.5 million in damage to the building in January of 2009. It's been the subject of demonstrations and press…MORE
City of SeaTac earns distinguished accounting honor for nineteenth year
Wed, 06/20/12
Press release:
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Accounting has been awarded to the City of SeaTac for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for 2010.
The award was given by the Government Finance…MORE
Navos, Seattle Children’s Home joining forces
Wed, 06/20/12
Press Release:
A defining moment. An ambitious team. Seattle Children’s Home (SCH) and Navos announced June 19 that they will merge their two non- profit organizations, and effective July 1, Seattle Children’s Home will officially become…MORE
'Light up the sky' lantern launch will benefit schools and art programs July, 21
Wed, 06/20/12
Artists for Artists (AFA) a "volunteer powered collective of local artists http://artistsforartists.org/, will stage a visually poetic fundraiser for youth arts programs on July 21 on Alki Beach. Their "Light Up The Sky" lantern launch is selling…MORE
Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election results are in
Wed, 06/20/12
Update: The unofficial results are in. Heather McAuliffe, Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board Coordinator, announced that Position 1 was won by the unopposed Jim Riggle, and the four-way race for Position 2 was won by life-long Ballardite and…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest kickstarts fundraising campaign
Wed, 06/20/12
Organizers of the 38th annual Ballard SeafoodFest have kickstarted a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $5,000 in two weeks to keep the Ballard tradition alive and free.
For 38 years, Ballard SeafoodFest has brought live…MORE
Coffee with the Candidates: Sahar Fathi wants more diversity in politics
Wed, 06/20/12
By Tammy Chang, UW News Lab
Meet Sahar Fathi, a young Iranian-American woman who traveled to Rwanda to advocate for human rights and started the Middle Eastern Legal Association for people of Middle Eastern descent in the country. Now, she…MORE
SLIDESHOW: SSCC commencement at Benaroya sees more than 900 degrees and certificates awarded
Tue, 06/19/12
By David Rosen
Commencement ceremonies at any school are a time of celebration where people share stories, laugh loudly, and say goodbye to their friends and move on to face new challenges. For South Seattle Community College June 19…MORE
