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No one died during the construction of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. That was also a goal for a recent media tour during the annual two-week closure of the big lock chamber. Not only did the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) want all the…MORE

Taproot Theatre is getting into the festive spirit with their rendition of Beasley’s Christmas Party, running from November 25 to December 30.

“Brimming with hope and heart, this holiday tale will charm your whole family with its…MORE

To help Ballard businesses and the environment, Orna Locker from Sustainable Ballard has come up with a list of gift ideas that support our local shops and are kind to Mother Earth.

"You don't have to compromise your values to shop for…MORE

Update for Dec. 5 After pleading guilty in the beating of a 65-year-old West Seattle woman, Monty R. Richardson, 48, was sentenced to 34 months in prison on Dec. 2. in King County Court.

Although DNA evidence linked Richardson to the…MORE

The Sustainable West Seattle Barter Fair a “money free shopping spree” geared toward the holiday shopping season on ‘Green Saturday’, is happening the day after “Black Friday” meaning Saturday November 26. There will be a potluck at the same time…MORE

Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon has made a career out of teaching and empowering communities throughout Seattle to deal with crime. In his monthly newsletter, Solomon shares several tips on protecting yourself…MORE

On Tuesday morning, Nov 22, Chai, the Asian elephant at the Woodland Park Zoo, predicted that the WSU Cougars will win the Apple Cup.

Chai was given the choice between a pile of Husky or Cougar treats and with disappointment Husky fans…MORE

By David Rosen

At about 9:00 am, power was disrupted to about 80 people in West Seattle in what City Light employees said was a planned event. The outage is centered around 40th Ave SW and spreads out West to SW Holly Street, East to 38th…MORE

In the third of four Road Safety Summit Meetings conducted around the City of Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Dr. David Fleming Seattle and King County Director of Public Health attempted to get the public involved and gain insights into the issues…MORE

UPDATE: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m.

Gov. Chris Gregoire visited the campus of South Seattle Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, to speak directly to students, drawn from four classes, about her proposed cuts to education, and what her revenue…MORE