Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a law to revive a tax incentive program that expired last July to attract movie production to Washington state yesterday.
“We have tourists from all over the world going to the town of Forks because it was the…MORE
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Ballardites concerned about economic growth, transit, and public safety
Mon, 03/05/12
This is a follow-up story to Mayor tours Ballard Avenue; business owners complain about lack of parking.
Also read: Ballard to benefit from Mayor's $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts.
Mayor Mike McGinn…MORE
UPDATE: Winter not done yet; Updated forecast now says snow unlikely in lowlands
Sun, 03/04/12
UPDATE at 10:30 pm
The National Weather Service has changed their forecast and now snow no longer looks likely in the lowland areas of Seattle in the next 24 hours. Here's their updated forecast:
"Overnight: Rain, mainly after 4am.…MORE
Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival draws large crowds; Opens again Sunday 12:30pm
Sat, 03/03/12
The Rotary Club of Des Moines 8th Annual Poverty Bay Wine Festival drew large crowds March 2 and 3 at the Landmark Event Center. You can attend tomorrow, Sunday, beginning 12:30 p.m.
There are 27 cellars and wineries offered, plus classes…MORE
Whale skeleton now on display at MaST in Des Moines; Same whale found in West Seattle in 2010
Sat, 03/03/12
A three to five-year-old, 37-foot juvenile gray whale washed up on Arroyo Beach in West Seattle April 14, 2010 and died. The Highline Community College Marine Science Technology Center, (MaST), 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines, now…MORE
Whale skeleton now on display at MaST in Des Moines
Sat, 03/03/12
This skeleton of a 3 to 5 year-old, 37-foot juvenile gray whale washed up on Arroyo Beach in West Seattle April 14, 2010, struggling to breath, then died. The Highline Community College Marine Science Technology Center (MaST), 28203 Redondo…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Discover Burien Annual Dinner Awards a warm event & big success
Sat, 03/03/12
SLIDESHOW, Click on photo for more
The Discover Burien Annual Dinner Awards & Silent Auction last night, March 2, brought a warm sense of community to the room at the Burien Community Center as attendees bid on auction items and…MORE
Love a parade? The West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade may not happen without your help
Sat, 03/03/12
As we reported on February 1 the biggest parade of the year in West Seattle is in serious danger of not happening. Financially the goal is $5000. This parade, enjoyed for generations is a West Seattle tradition that every year attracts thousands…MORE
Parents' conundrum in choosing new K-5 STEM elementary
Fri, 03/02/12
For West Seattle parents with children preparing for kindergarten to 5th grade in 2012 there is a new, intriguing option in the K-5 STEM program starting in September, 2012, at the Louisa Boren Building on Delridge Way S.W.
The problem is…MORE
Walk-n-Talkers marching to Chelsea Park this Sunday
Fri, 03/02/12
Press release:
It's the beginning of March and time to go for a walk. (It even looks like the forecast weather will cooperate with a little sunshine and warmth).
This Sunday, March 4 at 2:00, we'll meet up at Burien Town Square, on…MORE
