West Seattle's annual Summerfest event will close California Ave and adjacent streets near the West Seattle Junction this coming weekend. Metro is re-routing area buses to help people get around during the event.
Beginning on Thursday,…MORE
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Ballard District Council meeting: Housing, projects and ice cream
Wed, 07/11/12
Tonight is the monthly Ballard District Council meeting, which is open to the public. It starts at 7 p.m. and is held in the Ballard Library. Yes, there will be ice cream. Here is the agenda:
AMENDED AGENDA
Introductions & Short…MORE
Tax credits, code enforcement and the North Highline voice discussed at Burien’s second annexation meeting
Wed, 07/11/12
Fireworks continued to fly at the second Burien-sponsored North Highline annexation meeting on July 12 as Burien City Manager Mike Martin sparred with an anti-annexation contingent over whether or not a full $5 million tax credit for the area is…MORE
Tukwila board exonerates school superintendent but she resigns
Wed, 07/11/12
At the same time as one local school superintendent started work in a new district, another one stepped down.
Ethelda Burke, facing racial discrimination charges, resigned June 26 as Tukwila School District superintendent, effective June…MORE
Mars Hill Picnic in the park and cupcake cook off happening July 21
Wed, 07/11/12
press release Mars Hill Church is celebrating Summer in a big way by providing opportunities for gathering together for the purpose of building relationships and enjoying God's good creation.
On July 21st we will be meeting in Lincoln…MORE
West Seattle's 'Summerfest' July 13-15 is celebrating 30 years
Wed, 07/11/12
The 30th annual West Seattle street party, Summerfest will welcome multiple thousands to the community July 13 through 15.
The event this year will feature GreenLife, a sustainability and garden expo, sponsored by the West Seattle Nursery…MORE
Environmental Science Center announces: BIGFOOT BACKWOODS: The Power of Plants
Wed, 07/11/12
Press release:
Plants are amazing organisms that feed us, clothe us, heal us, shelter us, and protect us. Learn more about the green wonders that can be found in your very own neighborhood this Saturday.
Join us for a FREE…MORE
Don't forget Ballard Artwalk this Saturday
Wed, 07/11/12
Another event is colliding with Seafoodfest this Saturday: the Second Saturday Ballard Artwalk! Local artists will be opening their studios and businesses will be displaying art on their walls. The artwalk takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Parks backs down: Zipline and ropes course proposal cancelled at Lincoln Park
Wed, 07/11/12
After a highly charged meeting at the Fauntleroy Community Association on July 11, Seattle Parks and Recreation has withdrawn their proposal to build a zipline and ropes course in West Seattle's Lincoln Park.
“We listened to the community…MORE
America's Founding Fathers are back, and undead
Wed, 07/11/12
by Joshua Chin, UW News Lab Intern
Can you imagine what Thomas Jefferson would look like after a zombie apocalypse?
Dead End Press, a collaborative art studio located in Ballard, hosted the third Sketch Jam on Sunday, July 8,…MORE
