While many cigarette smokers will always buy their favorite brand by the box or carton at the convenience store no matter how high the price, some have recently switched to bargain do-it-yourself machines stationed in certain smoke shops to save…MORE
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Providence Mount St. Vincent expands transitional care threefold
Fri, 04/27/12
Known at “The Mount,” Providence Mount St. Vincent finalized a significant expansion of their transitional care unit from 20 to just under 60 beds during the week of April 23, according to Mount spokeswoman Molly Swain.
The Mount provides…MORE
Burien lawmakers to consider placing Kids/Cops Initiative on ballot after survey shows voter support
Fri, 04/27/12
Burien lawmakers are expected to vote in May on placing a “Kids and Cops” initiative on the Burien election ballot.
As proposed by City Manager Mike Martin the six-year initiative would go to fund a surge in Burien police officers and…MORE
UPDATE: Junction resident helps impoverished communities in India battle eye disease
Fri, 04/27/12
Update for June 26 West Seattle resident Emily Neely is wrapping up her humanitarian stint in India, providing eye care to residents without prior access.
Here is Emily's report from June 19:
I am finishing up my final days here at…MORE
Ballard Bridge maintenance progresses, northbound lane closures continue
Fri, 04/27/12
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reports that the third and final weekend closure of the Ballard Bridge, scheduled for April 28-29, will no longer be necessary. Crews were able to take advantage of the good weather last weekend and…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Eclectic line-up of musicians honored West Seattle filmmaker's birthday
Thu, 04/26/12
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While the Feedback Lounge in the West Seattle Morgan Junction celebrated its third birthday Wednesday night, April 25, Shadowland, at the rival intersection just to the north, the Alaska Junction, was…MORE
Fauntleroy Expressway short-term lane closure coming up April 30th
Thu, 04/26/12
press release: The Seattle Department of Transportation will be inspecting the Fauntleroy Expressway bridge deck on April 30th between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The inspection team will establish short-term lane closures of the right hand lane…MORE
Update: Special board meeting on Goding’s negative Cascade comments canceled
Thu, 04/26/12
Update: The Highline School Board meeting tonight to discuss public comments made by board member Susan Goding disparaging academic rigor at North Highline’s Cascade Middle School has been canceled or postponed.
Interim Superintendent Alan…MORE
Headline--Update: Highline School Board sets Goding meeting on May 7
Thu, 04/26/12
Newest Update: The Highline School Board has scheduled a public meeting to talk about board member Susan Goding’s negative comments about academic rigor at Cascade Middle School in North Highline.
The meeting, set for Monday, May 7 from 6…MORE
Washington Federal employees say goodbye to the old building
Thu, 04/26/12
Washington Federal Savings bank held a private party on Wednesday, April 25th, which was an opportunity for the employees - former and current - to celebrate the company's 95th birthday as well as say goodbye to the old Market Street building…MORE
