Since we all know that Ballard is obviously the best neighborhood in Seattle, it's no surprise then that our beloved place brought home a score of recognitions from Seattle Weekly's annual "Best of Seattle" list. Most of them are for the many…MORE
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$18,000 fine for 2011 oil spill off West Seattle shoreline
Fri, 08/03/12
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined the company responsible for spilling 320 gallons of diesel fuel into the Puget Sound off the West Seattle coast in October 2011, according to a press release from DOE.
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West Seattle Kiwanis hosting a Charter Schools debate Aug. 8
Fri, 08/03/12
Initiative 1240 which seeks to authorize Charter Schools in the state of Washington is the subject of a debate set for Aug. 8 sponsored by Kiwanis of West Seattle. The event is scheduled for noon, Wednesday, August 8 in the dining room of BE’s…MORE
Congressman Adam Smith to Speak at Southwest King County Chamber August Membership Luncheon
Fri, 08/03/12
Press release:
Congressman Adam Smith will be the keynote speaker at the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce August Membership Luncheon, on Friday, August 10, 2012.
The luncheon will be held on Friday, August 10th, 11:30 am…MORE
REMINDER: White Center Food Bank Open House on Saturday, Aug. 4
Fri, 08/03/12
Press release from the White Center Food Bank
Meet the Henriettas! aka the Food Bank Chickens at WCFB
OPEN HOUSE at the White Center Food Bank (10829 8th Ave S.W.)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
11 am to 2 pm
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Election deadline reminder (Aug. 7), avoiding postage with the ballot van, and a few notes on a write-in latecomer
Fri, 08/03/12
The 2012 King County Primary Election ballots have been sent out, and the deadline for submitting your vote is Tuesday, Aug. 7.
While voters can spend the stamp money and simply put their ballot in the mail by Tuesday, there is a local…MORE
More traffic changes ahead on Spokane Street Viaduct
Fri, 08/03/12
Seattle Department of Transportation announced the upcoming traffic changes West Seattle drivers will encounter from Aug. 6 through Aug. 17.
The following traffic changes will occur during the next two weeks for work on the Spokane Street…MORE
UPDATE: One dead in fatal White Center crash
Fri, 08/03/12
Update for 12 p.m., Aug. 3 In a followup conversation on this morning's fatal crash in White Center, Sgt. Cindi West said investigators found no indication of alcohol, drugs or speeding involved on either drivers' part.
West said the…MORE
Unreinforced masonry buildings to be reinforced, eventually
Fri, 08/03/12
Recently, the Department of Planning and Development recently identified throughout the city of Seattle about 800 unreinforced masonry buildings (URM), which, in the case of an earthquake, could have serious damage caused to them, according to a…MORE
Great Wheel will celebrate fleet week with a special light display
Thu, 08/02/12
When the Great Wheel on Seattle's waterfront is in operation after dark, it is normally lit but it's capable of much much more. In fact it is outfitted with thousands of LED lights and a sophisticated computer driven system that can display a…MORE
