Saturday, February 11, mark's Seattle's 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors and express thanks to all who make your neighborhood a great place. Community organizations and residents across Seattle are…MORE
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Herald readers share their thoughts about Alki Lumber's Jim Sweeney
Tue, 02/07/12
Following the passing of Jim Sweeney, owner of Alki Lumber on Sunday, the West Seattle Herald asked our readers to share their thoughts and feelings about a man known to so many in the community both via email and via Facebook. Here are their…MORE
West Seattle icon Jim Sweeney has passed away; Services set for Feb. 11
Mon, 02/06/12
A West Seattle icon, Jim Sweeney, passed away on Sunday, February 5. He was 73. Sweeney was a fixture in West Seattle and owned Alki Lumber since 1959. Friends and family gathered at the store at 4422 36th s.w. on Monday to plan services and…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 2-6-12
Mon, 02/06/12
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE
Burien Walk-n-Talk on Feb. 5 had 38 participants (41 if you include the dogs)
Mon, 02/06/12
Burien Walk –n-Talk organizer Maureen Hoffmann reports on February’s event, held Sunday, Feb. 5:
Today was the seventh, monthly Walk-n-Talk here in Burien; 38 people and 3 dogs came to join the stroll! Of the walkers, 1 person was visiting…MORE
Ballard locks closed due to repairs
Mon, 02/06/12
The Ballard locks will be closed to all pedestrian traffic Feb. 7 and Feb. 8th to all pedestrian traffic as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing a scour near the small lock wall. Vessel traffic will also be halted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m…MORE
Sunset Hill Community Association: Figuring out the next 90 years
Mon, 02/06/12
On Sunday, February 12, the Sunset Hill Community Association Board of Trustees will put the future of their operations and clubhouse before the community.
Formed in 1922, SHCA is one of Seattle's oldest neighborhood associations and has…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Break in water main near 39th s. w. and Barton had to wait for repair
Sun, 02/05/12
A break in 12 inch water main that happened late on Saturday night near 39th and Barton curtailed water supply for the neighborhood. Crews from Seattle Public Utilities dug out the dirt and realized that the only sleeve they had for the repair…MORE
"Good Girls Go to Heaven. Bad Girls go to Toastmasters", Earlybird Toastmasters, that is
Sat, 02/04/12
The theme of the upcoming Friday morning Earlybird Toastmasters Club is "Good Girls Go to Heaven. Bad Girls go to Toastmasters." There will be three main speakers, and members and guests can read one-minute speeches. The public is welcome.
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Monogram Club nearly calls it quits, then finds new bounce in its step
Sat, 02/04/12
After seriously considering dissolving their organization, the Monogram Club rebounded, not with new blood, but with new volunteers to help operate the club. Members donate $8,500 per year in college scholarships to about seven West Seattle High…MORE
