Walkable communities promotion organization Feet First will be distributing 1000 free Neighborhoods on Foot White Center walking maps door-to-door throughout the community on Saturday, Feb. 11. According to Feet First the maps have been known to…MORE
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Elliott Bay Brewery’s chili best at filling up Empty Bowls
Thu, 02/09/12
Press release from Burien Parks:
We are happy to announce the winners of the “best soups” from the 7th annual Burien Empty Bowls event. Over 100 gallons of wonderful soup were served at the fundraiser for the Highline and White Center…MORE
Land Use update: Starbucks' sidewalk café approved
Thu, 02/09/12
UPDATE:
The Seattle Department of Transportation has approved Starbucks' application for a Sidewalk Café permit accessory to its new corner location on 22nd Avenue NW and NW Market Street.
The approved dimensions for the Sidewalk…MORE
Former Ballard News-Tribune reporter honored with lifetime achievement award
Thu, 02/09/12
Former Ballard News-Tribune reporter, Dean Wong, will be honored with the International Examiner's lifetime achievement award.
Since 1991, the International Examiner has recognized outstanding leaders and unsung heroes in the Asian and…MORE
Ballard Chamber presents its vision of the Ballard business district, examines forming a Businesses Improvement Area
Thu, 02/09/12
By Ian Tyson and Anne-Marije Rook
In its annual meeting, the Ballard Chamber of Commerce announced Seafood Fest 2012 is on, and discussed its vision for the future of the neighborhood’s business district.
'We are currently…MORE
Happening nearby: Local women artists featured at Greenwood galleries
Thu, 02/09/12
By Amy Smith, UW News Lab
For the second year in a row, Bherd Studios and Tasty Delectable Collectibles will be exhibiting an all-women-artists art show beginning Friday, Feb. 10.
Titled "Pretty, Sexy, Dirty Girly", the exhibit…MORE
Accident blocks 42nd s.w. after driver hits parked cars
Wed, 02/08/12
An 80 year old driver said he responded to a swerving driver causing him to veer into two parked cars at 42nd and Alaska at around 5:30pm Wed. Feb. 8.
The air bag went off and he was uninjured. He first sideswiped an SUV then impacted the…MORE
Marriage equality legislation passes; Joe McDermott calls it 'An historic and joyous day'
Wed, 02/08/12
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott released this statement following today’s passage by the Washington state House of Representatives of marriage equality legislation:
“I thank the leaders who came before us, those who…MORE
New Start teacher Beverly Mowrer takes top honors in Golden Apple Awards
Wed, 02/08/12
Press release:
Highline teacher Beverly Mowrer received the highest honor in the 2012 Golden Apple Awards sponsored by KCTS 9. Mowrer was awarded the Stanley O. McNaughton Award, which recognizes one educator or program in Washington state…MORE
UPDATE: "Battle of Burien" breakdancing drew huge crowd Friday night
Wed, 02/08/12
UPDATED story, Friday night: Over 50 performers competed in the "Battle of Burien" breakdancing competition Friday night, Feb. 10, at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW. The event was packed with onlookers. Judges sat on the sidelines…MORE
