If you have plans to head north through downtown Seattle this weekend, allow a little extra time. It's not a return to the fabled Viadoom but the viaduct will be closed.
Starting at 6am on Saturday morning, March 24 State Route 99 Alaskan…MORE
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Ballard Coffee Works opens with great anticipation
Fri, 03/23/12
People have been anxious for Ballard Coffee Works to open ever since Tully's closed last fall and Seattle Coffee Works owner Sebastian Simsch announced he'd be expanding his business to Ballard's prime corner location on 22nd Avenue NW and NW…MORE
Passing the torch: White Center CDA celebrates Balahadia's tenure and Savusa's future as executive directors
Fri, 03/23/12
Members of the White Center community, including many familiar faces from the White Center Food Bank and King County Sheriff's Office gathered in Greenbridge on March 23 to celebrate the 8-year tenure of outgoing White Center Community…MORE
Zebra dies at Woodland Park Zoo
Fri, 03/23/12
Furahi, a 16-year-old male zebra was euthanized at Woodland Park Zoo today after being found unable to stand and suffering from apparent seizure activity. Zebras can live 20 to 30 years in the wild and up to 40 years in zoos.
The zoo’s…MORE
Boise parents move to Seattle for 14 year-old son's education
Fri, 03/23/12
The Highline Times recently ran a press release that Aviation High School Senior Drew Hidalgo was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. We then felt compelled to follow up upon learning that, before his college plans were…MORE
WS Blockwatch Captains' meeting on March 27 all about planning a party: Block Watch Captains' Appreciation Day
Fri, 03/23/12
Press release from Deborah Greer, co-chair of WSBCNWS Blockwatch Captains Meeting is Tuesday, 3/27, 6:30-8PM, at the SW Precinct
Agenda: How would you like to see us celebrate Block Watch Captains’ Appreciation Day? We’ve opted to use…MORE
WS Crime Prevention Council: Auto theft and fraud, from low to high-tech
Fri, 03/23/12
Scott Wagner, full time senior special agent for the National Insurance Crime Bureau and part time rodeo clown (seriously, he showed the pictures), swung by the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on March 20 to discuss auto theft,…MORE
Tukwila School Board says it won't be rushed into decision on race complaints against superintendent
Fri, 03/23/12
Tukwila Schools Superintendent Ethelda Burke, who is black, has been the subject of racial discrimination complaints accusing her of allegedly making inappropriate comments.
The Tukwila School Board issued the following statement on…MORE
City of Des Moines and the National League of Cities Bring Free Prescription Discount Card Program to Residents
Fri, 03/23/12
Press release:
April 7th launches a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Through the program -- sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) -- the city is making free…MORE
Burien Police Chief Kimerer & Sgt. McLauchlan urge residents to form block watches
Fri, 03/23/12
Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer appeared before the Burien City Council March 19 to urge residents to form block watches. While concerns were voiced about recent high-profile crimes in the area, he said block watches were a useful, ongoing tool…MORE
