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Next week kicks off the winter holiday travel season in what is now expected to be the busiest year ever at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The following includes the latest passenger traffic information for Sea-Tac,…MORE
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Woodland Park Zoo Elephant to predict winner of Apple Cup
Fri, 11/18/11
Grimson and grey or purple and gold? For the second year in a row, Woodland Park Zoo’s female Asian elephant Chai will predict the winner of the Apple Cup on Nov 22.
Elephant-sized papier mache apples and football-shaped ice treats…MORE
Protest at UW draws city-wide participation
Fri, 11/18/11
By Greg McCorkle
As part of a national day of protest, hundreds of protesters headed to Triangle Park across from the Husky Stadium yesterday to voice their anger over the lack of living wage jobs.
Many unions were represented as…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Occupy protests near UW drew local participants
Fri, 11/18/11
The Triangle Park at 2500 NE Pacific Street across from Husky Stadium was the gathering point for hundreds of people from all over the state, including people from West Seattle and White Center voicing their anger over the lack of living wage…MORE
Greg Nickels, others, interviewed by kids in “Telling Our Westside Stories” a SW Historical Society effort
Thu, 11/17/11
“Telling Our Westside Stories”
“Telling Our Westside Stories” is wrapping up as youth interview adults about their early West Seattle and White Center memories. The Southwest Seattle Historical Society received a Department of…MORE
REMINDER: Mayor McGinn and Road Safety Summit will seek public feedback tonight at SW Community Center
Thu, 11/17/11
Mayor Mike McGinn and members of the Seattle City Council are hosting a Road Safety Summit on Monday Nov. 21 from 6pm to 8pm to listen to what the public has to say about safety on Seattle roads. The goal is to create a shared citywide commitment…MORE
Nov. 18 Update: Sheckler, Gregerson, Harris continue to be locked in tight races
Thu, 11/17/11
There continues to be tight city council races in four Highline cities as formal certification of the election results is set for Nov. 29.
As of Friday night, Nov. 18, 35 votes separate Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler from his opponent,…MORE
Swedish rockers to headline Neptune Theatre, maybe find a taste of home
Thu, 11/17/11
Swedish indie dance rockers, The Sounds will be headlining Neptune Theatre on Monday, Nov 21, in support of their self-produced album, Something To Die For.
The band is on their first American tour in two years.
"Has it been that…MORE
Metro Transit Chief on the ins-and-outs of policing public transportation
Thu, 11/17/11
Metro Transit Chief of Police Lisa Mulligan stopped by the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on Nov. 15 to explain how her division of the King County Sheriff’s Office operates.
A small crew with a large beat Starting out with…MORE
Traffic advisory: Snow, bridge closure and Occupy Seattle to block U bridge
Thu, 11/17/11
Drivers should prepare for ice, winter-like driving conditions
The Friday morning commute could be a wintry one for Puget Sound if weather forecasts are accurate and snow showers move into the area.
Washington State Department of…MORE
