press release: As part of its commitment to preparing students for college, careers and life, Seattle Public Schools is hosting seven College Goal Sunday events in January to provide free assistance to high-school seniors who are applying for…MORE
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West Seattle's Jeff Rouse, Loaded band, open for Guns N' Roses
Wed, 12/28/11
You can see this story and an additional concert photo in the new issue of the West Seattle Herald newspaper.
West Seattle rocker Jeff Rouse performed during an historic and wild night of music at KeyArena Dec. 16. He is the bass player…MORE
Tolling systems on SR 520 are Good to Go!
Wed, 12/28/11
All drivers in the Central Puget Sound Region should be prepared for tolling on the State Route 520 bridge to start at 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29.
“This change will affect more than just bridge users,” said Washington State Department of…MORE
On the Go -Week of 12-26-11
Wed, 12/28/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206 9377169 We'd like to thank the community for making 2011 another successful year for the Discovery Shop in raising money for the American Cancer Society. With your help, we can continue our quest to…MORE
The Old Carnegie Building welcomes new tenant
Wed, 12/28/11
A year after announcing the closure of Carnegie's French restaurant on the ground floor of Ballard's beloved landmark, the Old Carnegie Library, owner Karoline Morrison revealed that she has found a new tenant.
After meeting with…MORE
Locally-shot short film "The Day My Parents Became Cool" available for free online
Wed, 12/28/11
Update After making its world broadcast premiere on Monday, Jan. 2, "The Day My Parents Became Cool" is now available for viewing at PBS.org for free.
The short film was shot in Burien and Normandy Park in 2009.
Please click here…MORE
Prescription Drug Discount Cards Offered Free to Burien Residents
Wed, 12/28/11
Press release:
Burien residents can get some relief from the high cost of prescription medications through a new program offered through the city of Burien and National League of Cities (NLC). The program provides free discount cards that…MORE
Ballardites remembered: Ladd Conrad, Bob Kruse, Pearl Nelson
Wed, 12/28/11
Master Sargent Ladd Conrad
Born February 19, 1942 in Seattle, WA ~ passed away September 11, 2011 in Mt. Vernon, WA. after a long illness. A Ballard resident until he joined the Marines at age 17. Served in Vietnam and retired from the…MORE
Help get Seattleites walking: Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board seeks new members
Wed, 12/28/11
The Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board is accepting applications for new members to help make walking in Seattle safer and easier. The volunteer board, which was created by Seattle City Council in 1993, plays an influential role in implementing…MORE
UPDATE 3: Fatal White Center shooting suspect's bail set at $1 million; new details released in court documents
Wed, 12/28/11
Update for Dec. 29, 4:30 pm The 25-year-old suspect in the fatal White Center shooting at Seattle Roll Bakery in White Center made his first court appearance today and bail was set at $1 million, according to the King County Prosecutor's Office…MORE