826 Seattle founder Teri Hein and Ballard High School student Meron Kasahun were at the White House today to receive an award from First Lady Michelle Obama.
The award recognized 826 Seattle for its effectiveness in developing learning…MORE
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Mayor McGinn urges Seattleites to prepare for winter storm power outages
Wed, 11/02/11
It has been five years since Seattle was slammed by the Dec.14 - 15 wind storm of 2006. Alki Beach recorded peak gusts of 67 miles per hour in the storm that brought down trees throughout the city, destroying power lines and leaving thousands of…MORE
Election coverage: Mayor, health leaders call on voters to re-approve the Families & Education Levy
Wed, 11/02/11
Flanked by local health care leaders, Mayor Mike McGinn today called on Seattle to vote “Yes” on the Families & Education Levy so the City can continue providing successful “wrap around” services, including student health centers, to Seattle’…MORE
Bartell Drugs fosters neighborhood pride with iconic Ballard Neighborhood Mugs
Wed, 11/02/11
Created as a joint project between local tableware designer, Rosanna, and long-time Seattle institution Bartell Drugs to foster a sense of community, Bartell stores are now offering iconic Ballard Neighborhood mugs.
The mugs depict all…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Petco opens in new location on Alaska Street; Grand Opening set for Sat. Nov. 5
Wed, 11/02/11
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
After a move from California Ave. that took a little more than a week, Petco completed its move to 4100 s.w. Alaska Street overnight from Nov. 1 and opened today at 9 am.
According to Assistant…MORE
Ballard Coffee Works to open March 24
Wed, 11/02/11
There's a lot of framing, carpeting, and painting going on at the former Tully's space on 22nd & Market Street.
Seattle Coffee Works is expanding into that space with a second location to be called Ballard Coffee Works.
Monday'…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition receives $100,000 CARE Grant from EPA
Tue, 11/01/11
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People in the Duwamish Valley will know more about the risks and how to prevent exposure to toxic pollution thanks to an infusion of $100,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agency awarded…MORE
“Surviving the Streets”, Real Change Thanksgiving gear giveaway; drop-off at Capers
Tue, 11/01/11
REAL CHANGE HOSTS 3rd ANNUAL “SURVIVING THE STREETS” GEAR GIVEAWAY on THANKSGIVING DAY
West Seattle Collection site:
Capers Home 4525 California Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98116 (206) 932-0371 Hours: Sun 11:00 5:00pm Mon-Sat 10:00 6:00pm…MORE
80's Flashback Prom will bring back memories and create new ones at Sealth Nov. 19
Tue, 11/01/11
It’s time to turn back the clock, dust off those old dresses and tuxes and enjoy a night of disco balls and punch bowls, Madonna, shoulder pads and big hair - all while supporting the Chief Sealth International High School Senior Class!
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PHOTO: Colors changing as October turns into November
Tue, 11/01/11
A fall jogger and two dogs enjoy the changing of the seasons at Burien’s Lakeview Park last week.
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