Press release: The 2011 Small and Simple Projects Fund, a program of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, will be open for applications beginning on Thursday, September 1 for the fall cycle. The fund is open to all eligible applicants and project…MORE
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Sunday was for Sweetheart; Murdered woman laid to rest
Mon, 08/29/11
Well over 100 family members and friends gathered at the Breath of Life Church in White Center on Aug. 28 to celebrate the life of Sweetheart Failautusi, the 23-year-old woman whose life was taken by a bullet on Aug. 16.
It was the second…MORE
Alaskan Way Viaduct will close Oct. 21 for nine days
Mon, 08/29/11
State Route 99, along the Alaskan Way Viaduct will close at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 for nine days the Washington State Department of Transportation said today.
Northbound viaduct closure details
Northbound SR 99 between the West…MORE
Village Green Nursery's Vera Johnson cautiously optimistic
Mon, 08/29/11
A few dozen folk enthusiasts, and Vera Johnson supporters, clustered around acclaimed musician Del Rey, a White Center resident, who played a show at the Village Green Nursery, 10223 26th Ave SW Sunday, Aug. 28. Del Rey plays concerts world wide…MORE
On the Go Week of 8-29-11
Mon, 08/29/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave, S.W. 206 937 7169 50%-OFF everything in our Storewide Sale: Thursday, Sept 1 Thru Sunday, Sept. 4 (includes Antiques & Collectibles). 50%-OFF Pink-tagged items: Thursday, Sept 1 thru Tuesday, Sept. 20. The…MORE
Alki Statue of Liberty wrapped in scarf
Mon, 08/29/11
While the Statue of Liberty that stands guard over the New York and New Jersey shores may have been hunkering down during Hurricane Irene's wrath, the Alki Liberty Statue has been bundling up, wrapped fashionably in a long thick scarf, which…MORE
Message to the community from Police Chief John Diaz
Mon, 08/29/11
This has been a difficult year for the men and women of our department and the Seattle community. As the anniversary of the death of John T. Williams approaches, I wanted to communicate directly to those we serve what the Seattle Police…MORE
UPDATE: West Seattle Bridge was closed as SPD dealt with a person on railing; Incident ends tragically
Sun, 08/28/11
Update as of 3:00 am on Sunday Aug 28.
After 5 hours of negotiating with SPD, the person decided to take their life. Police have contacted the medical examiner. The area will be closed off for awhile for investigation and train operators…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Roxbury Lanes throws Magic Lanes farewell party which closed AUG. 1
Sun, 08/28/11
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Magic Lanes has disappeared, but the magic is still there, in nearby Roxbury Lanes. Doug Harrell, owner of both Roxbury Lanes, with Roxy's Casino and Magic Lanes was forced by a decline in business at Magic…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Northwest Hope and Healing Alki Beach 5k sees 1200 participate; Event raises more than $50,000
Sat, 08/27/11
The annual Northwest Hope and Healing 5k Run and Walk started promptly at 9:00 am Sunday, Aug. 28 and 1200 runners, walkers and other participants were out in force for the event.
The out-and-back route ran from the Statue of Liberty at…MORE
