Fifty years ago, Seattle welcomed the statue of Leif Erikson to Shilshole Marina on Norway Day at the Seattle World’s Fair.
On Sunday, the Port and Leif Erikson International Foundation (LEIF) celebrated the statue's 50th anniversary with…MORE
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West Seattle Eagles will launch 'Heritage Pumpkin Pie Project' next fall
Wed, 06/13/12
A new charity project for the West Seattle Eagle’s Auxiliary is coming next November. The heritage "Pumpkin Pie Project" will be headed up by Diane Niemi in honor of her mother. Pumpkin pies, based on a recipe given to her by her mother, will be…MORE
Go for a family bike ride through Burien for Father's Day
Wed, 06/13/12
Take the family on a Father’s Day bike ride on the second Burien Bike SaFaRi of 2012, Sunday, June 17.
The ride will follow a quiet, flat, 3.5 mile loop that connects Burien’s Town Square with several parks, community spaces, and schools…MORE
Billy Schumacher hydroplane will be unveiled for the public June, 14
Wed, 06/13/12
The No. 37 hydroplane owned by legendary Billy Schumacher will be unveiled to the public on Thursday June 14 as it departs the South Seattle Community College campus at 2 pm. Owner Billy Schumacher, former driver, will be on hand.
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SLIDESHOW: Magician, puppeteer, & jump rope champ promote reading by performing
Wed, 06/13/12
SLIDESHOW, Click on photo for more
Over 600 students assembled in the Midway Elementary School gym Tuesday afternoon to enjoy three professional entertainers who brought puppets, jump ropes, and an assortment of magic wands. But they had…MORE
SPD: Three shots fired during Highland Park burglary; suspects at large
Wed, 06/13/12
Information from Det. Mark Jamieson, Seattle Police Department
Last night (June 12) at around 8:30 pm, Southwest Precinct officers responded to a “shots fired” call in the 8100 Block of 9th Avenue Southwest. The call stated that a…MORE
UPDATE: Should White Center embrace the rat? A branding debate ignites
Tue, 06/12/12
Update for 6/15 The West Seattle Herald/White Center News posted an unscientific poll on June 12, asking our readers if White Center should use the term "Rat City" to promote the area. 47 people have voted; here are the results so far:
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Parking Reform: one size does not fit all
Tue, 06/12/12
As the Seattle City Council considers a number of reforms to the city-wide land use development regulations, a number of Ballard neighborhood groups are joining together to demand more time and study be given to the reforms.
Intended to…MORE
Hypnotist comedian to entertain at Youngstown for veterans' charity
Tue, 06/12/12
Press release
Hypnosis Comedy starring Joe Black to benefit One Less Mountain, a new non-profit organization which helps helps veterans with the transition of getting plugged back into society when they get back home from serving our…MORE
Update: Spokane Street Viaduct widening project overnight closure of eastbound lanes rescheduled
Tue, 06/12/12
press release: The overnight closure of the eastbound traffic lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct, along with the left westbound lane, previously scheduled for the nights of Wednesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 14, has been canceled. The…MORE
