Update for Aug. 29 Seattle Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire that destroyed an Arbor Heights was accidental, originating with the "spontaneous combustion" of charcoal or wood in a portable fire pit located in the garage…MORE
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Local church stages demonstration of faith near murder scene
Sat, 08/27/11
Drivers passing by the intersection of 15th Ave. s.w. and s.w Roxbury where Sweetheart Failatusi was murdered Aug. 16 were surprised to see dozens of people carrying signs and using a P.A. system to shout out messages of faith in God in response…MORE
Councilman McDermott proposes one year moratorium on White Center dance clubs
Fri, 08/26/11
While most cities around the state are placing moratoriums on medical marijuana dispensaries, White Center may have one coming for night clubs.
Club Evo’s rise from the ashes may be significantly stalled if the King County Council passes…MORE
UPDATE 2: McDermott's one-year moratorium on White Center dance clubs upheld
Fri, 08/26/11
Update for Oct. 24 The King County Council upheld their one-year ban on new dance clubs opening up in White Center on Oct. 24 after hearing from the public, according to the ordinance sponsor Councilmember Joe McDermott.
While the King…MORE
Paving on 16th Avenue s.w. in White Center proceeding
Fri, 08/26/11
The paving of 16th Ave. s.w. in White Center is underway and Chamber of Commerce President Mark Ufkes shared the letter sent to members by the King County Department of Transportation.
Here's an excerpt:
Friday 8/26 the contractor…MORE
Young ChoralSounds director shakes things up
Fri, 08/26/11
There’s a new conductor in town.
Brian Winnie has arrived from Philadelphia and has taken over the musical directorship of Burien’s ChoralSounds Northwest.
The 60-member mixed community chorus is known for its popular Christmas and…MORE
Magic Lanes farewell party happening Aug. 27 at Roxbury Lanes
Fri, 08/26/11
The closing of long time iconic bowling establishment Magic Lanes in White Center came as a surprise to many people who over the years spent a lot of time there. A party to say good bye is set to happen Saturday Aug. 27 at Roxbury Lanes 2823 s.w…MORE
Weekend events: Gamer expo, Seattle Marathon 10k, Northwest Lovefest and more
Fri, 08/26/11
As the last weekend of August rolls around, there’s still no let up in events drawing huge crowds. Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out for the three-day PAX Expo gamer convention, the two-day Northwest Lovefest world music…MORE
Des Moines car club raises $3,000 for single homeless women
Fri, 08/26/11
Press release from The Knights Car Club:
The Knights, a local Classic Car Club dedicated to raising money for abused women and children hosted the 5th Annual Des Moines Classic Car Show. It was held at the Des Moines Marina on July 23rd…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Car Wash for Sweetheart Failatusi shows family matters
Fri, 08/26/11
The family of Sweetheart Failatusi, who was murdered August 16 in White Center, turned out in big numbers on Friday August, 26 to show their support and try to raise funds to counter the expense of her funeral.
Her family is a large one…MORE