UPDATE June 30- Despite some hurried work toward the deadline and some things that were a bit rough, Colman Pool opened on June 30 a month later than normal with swimmers lined up outside. Pool operators noted that some work was left undone or…MORE
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Sonics arena not a slam dunk; Port sees problems
Fri, 06/22/12
Fans who attended the joyous Seattle SuperSonics rally in Pioneer Square June 15 to cheer for the return of their favorite team to the proposed sports arena in SoDo may have thought the deal was a slam-dunk, a win-win for the city. However,…MORE
Café Racer victims honored by musicians, friends in Ballard
Fri, 06/22/12
By Dusty Henry, entertainment blogger
On June 19, the remaining members of God’s Favorite Beefcake took the stage at Ballard's Conor Byrne Pub to pay tribute to their deceased band mates who were among the victims of the Café Racer…MORE
Helmstetler Family Christmas Spectacular to host 2012 Grammy Nominee Judy Pancoast
Thu, 06/21/12
The locally famous Helmstetler Family Christmas Spectacular light show staged every year on November 24, has a very special guest according to a Facebook post by the home's owner, 2012 Grammy Nominee Judy Pancoast will be on hand to help kick off…MORE
Books on the Bus: Transportation Choices, King County Metro, and partners launch first-ever book club for bus riders
Thu, 06/21/12
Transportation Choices Coalition and King County Metro, along with partners Richard Hugo House, King County Library System, and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, today launched Books on the Bus, a community-wide book club for bus riders…MORE
Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton recognized as Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year
Thu, 06/21/12
Port Commission President and Ballardite Gael Tarleton received the Maritime Industry Public Official of the Year Award at the annual Seattle Maritime Festival Luncheon this week.
“Gael digs into the issue, demands facts, becomes fully…MORE
Martin on controversial CARES: Why something so right called so wrong?
Thu, 06/21/12
Summarizing a June 18 report to the Burien City Council on the city’s controversial CARES animal control program, City Manager Mike Martin said Burien is saving $100,000-$300,000 a year with CARES.
“Never in my career, have I seen…MORE
Pro Beach Volleyball Tour coming to Alki Beach, June 23
Thu, 06/21/12
press release Let it Rain Spikes in Seattle, Washington
EVP VOLLEYBALL TOUR NEXT STOP: The 2012 EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour sponsored by Sparkling ICE is heading to Alki Beach in Seattle, Washington and we want you to join us.
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Nordic Heritage Museum hosts second annual Moomin Palooza
Thu, 06/21/12
The Nordic Heritage Museum will host its second annual celebration of the world of the Moomins on Tuesday, July 31.
Moomins (Muumi in Finnish and Mumintroll in Swedish) are the lovable story book characters created by Finnish author Tove…MORE
REMINDER: Informational session on Burien's annexation plan tonight: June 21, 6 p.m.
Thu, 06/21/12
Information from the City of Burien
June 21, 6 pm 3:14 Bakery, 9602 16th Ave. S.W. in White Center
Annexation of North Highline The Burien City Council on April 2 adopted a resolution that requests King County to place on the Nov.…MORE
