Long time community activist Margaret Ceis has died at the age of 86. She was a founding member of the ArtsWest board and most prominently on the Harborview Medical Center Board of Trustees. She was also involved with ARC Associated Recreation…MORE
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Ferry traffic, noise and access disruptions expected over the next three years with Barton Pump Station Upgrade
Thu, 05/24/12
King County will break ground on a massive upgrade of the Barton Street Pump Station sometime in June as they update the underground facility next to the Fauntleroy ferry landing to accommodate modern times and West Seattle’s ever-growing…MORE
Just a week away, West Seattle High School All School Reunion coming on June 1
Thu, 05/24/12
Schedule of events for the 2012 West Seattle High School All School Reunion
Friday, June 1
4:30-7:00pm View Classic Cars on SW Stevens St.
5:00-6:00pm Doors Open, Pick up Programs, Name Tags, Roam Halls Food and Refreshments…MORE
Biking gets better as SDOT releases online bike map for Seattle
Thu, 05/24/12
Ever wondered how to safely get to from point A to point B while using self-propelled transportation?
Good news if so: The Seattle Department of Transportation released an online bike route map earlier this month, complete with information…MORE
Ballard High School students host bike drive for Bike Works
Thu, 05/24/12
Tom Fucoloro from Seattle Bike Blog informs us that students of the Ballard High School Earth Service Corps are hosting a bike drive on Friday, May 25, to collect people’s old bikes and donate them to Bike Work, an organization that repairs and…MORE
Area grocery stores prepping for liquor sales; 20.5% spirits sales tax will be applied
Thu, 05/24/12
As June 1 approaches, grocery stores in the area are preparing for liquor sales. When Initiative 1183 was voted into law, taking the state out of the spirits business, it also carried forward existing taxes, including the "Spirits Sales Tax" of…MORE
Fruit has come to the desert: Martin's Way now carries fruit and veggies
Wed, 05/23/12
The non-profit food store, Martin's Way, that opened at the corner of Findlay Street s.w. and Delridge Way s.w. in January has struck a deal with Tony's Produce and is now carrying "17 kinds of fresh fruit and 10 different vegetables," said…MORE
iFLY Seattle wind tunnel welcomes intl. parachute competition
Wed, 05/23/12
On Tuesday and Wednesday night, iFLY Seattle, that bright red tower in Tukwila just east of the Southcenter Mall, joined San Francisco, Hollywood, Orlando, Montreal and Moscow iFLY vertical wind tunnel facilities in the 2012 International…MORE
City of Burien publishes questions and answers on North Highline annexation
Wed, 05/23/12
Residents of North Highline will have the opportunity to cast their vote on annexation on November 6, 2012, and in advance of that vote Burien is starting their outreach process to inform citizens on what to expect if they become residents of the…MORE
Mount View Teacher to Compete in Microsoft’s Innovative Educator Competition
Wed, 05/23/12
Press release:
Jamie Ewing, a fifth grade teacher at Mount View Elementary, has been selected as a first round finalist in Microsoft’s Partners in Learning 2012 US Forum.
The competition recognizes teachers and school leaders for…MORE
