press release: Seattle Parks Acting Superintendent Christopher Williams announced today that Parks will extend the wading pool season through August 28 at 11 sites. The season was scheduled to end at these sites on August 21.
Because of…MORE
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New frozen yogurt shop to self-serve Fremont, Ballard, and Wallingford residents
Tue, 08/16/11
Cool Whirled held it's official opening on Friday, August 12, and it has already gained a steady following of customers who repeatedly come back for that soft-serve frozen yogurt deliciousness, said owner Mark Hausman.
Cool Whirled is a…MORE
SLIDESHOW:Flute Quest blew into Des Moines
Tue, 08/16/11
Times/News photographer Kurt Howard stopped by Flute Quest at Saltwater Park on Aug. 21 and took photos of the festivities.
To see the slideshow, please click the photo above.
Original Preview: Flute Quest, a musical festival…MORE
Normandy Park lawmakers contend lawsuit is unnecessary
Tue, 08/16/11
There was a contentious discussion about the Beaconsfield Project on the Sound at the Aug. 9 Normandy Park City Council meeting.
Council members tried to tell worried landowner Lisa Hadley-Colmenares she has nothing to worry about, while…MORE
Newfoundland dog brings comfort to patients at Highline Medical Center in Burien
Tue, 08/16/11
Joanne Harman, a volunteer at Highline Medical Center, frequents the hospital halls with her 150 lb. Newfoundland dog, Baffin.
Both she and Baffin are part of the pet therapy program that visits patients in order to lift their spirits.…MORE
Sheriff's Office releases White Center crime stats in murder's wake
Tue, 08/16/11
In the aftermath of the early morning Aug. 16 shooting that left a 23-year-old woman dead in White Center, the King County Sheriff's Office has released crime stats comparing January through July of 2010 and 2011.
Here is the information…MORE
Armed robbery at Admiral Way Baskin-Robbins
Tue, 08/16/11
Robbery detectives are investigating an armed robbery of the S.W. Admiral Way Baskin-Robbins in West Seattle. The robbery occurred around 10 pm on Aug. 15. The official word from Seattle Police follows.
Press release from Det. Mark…MORE
UPDATE 5: 23-year-old woman shot to death in White Center; Shooting suspect charged with second degree murder
Tue, 08/16/11
By Patrick Robinson and Ty Swenson
Update 5 for 4 p.m. on Aug. 19: Anthony H. Smith, 25, was charged on Aug. 19 with second degree murder in the shooting death of 23-year-old Maria “Sweetheart” Failautusi on Aug. 16 in White Center,…MORE
Ballard Siphon replacement mobilizes
Tue, 08/16/11
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division announced that construction for the installation of a new 84-inch siphon pipe under Salmon Bay will start this month. The new pipe will run between Seattle’s Ballard and Interbay areas to reduce the…MORE
New policy expands sidewalk café options for restaurants and bars
Tue, 08/16/11
press release: The Washington State Liquor Control Board this week adopted an interim policy allowing Seattle restaurants to establish sidewalk cafés in more locations. Existing rules limit sidewalk café alcohol service to areas immediately…MORE
