A funeral may not be the source of inspiration for most people but for Ballardite Mhairi Voelsgen, that's exactly where she got the idea to start her own company.
"I went to my uncle's funeral in Scotland in February of 2010. The Scottish…MORE
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National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Town Hall here Oct. 4
Tue, 09/27/11
As the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s is the only cause among the top 10 causes without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression.
The participation and input of individuals living with the disease,…MORE
Car/motorcycle collision on West Seattle Bridge sends one to hospital with head and facial injuries
Tue, 09/27/11
From the Seattle Police Blotter Posted by Detective Mark Jamieson
On September 27th, at approximately 6:53 am, a 1998 BMW driven by a 47 year old female was travelling eastbound on the West Seattle Bridge in the far left lane, on the…MORE
Cat found in SeaTac reunited with owners after three years on the loose
Tue, 09/27/11
A local family is celebrating a reunion, thanks to Regional Animal Services of King County, after their long-lost cat was found in SeaTac.
Sherrie Fox and her family lost their cat, Oscar, about three years ago when he ran away from their…MORE
A massive adoption project, 60 cats from Burien home
Tue, 09/27/11
By Gwen Davis
Thousands of abandoned and forgotten cats in Burien finally have a reason to purr.
The Community Animal Resource and Education Society (CARES) of Burien, has undertaken the ambitious task of providing homes and…MORE
SSCC 10th Annual Tool Fair set for Oct. 14
Tue, 09/27/11
South Seattle Community College will be hosting its 10th annual Tool Fair Friday, October 14.
The fair will be held on South’s campus in the Automotive Building AT 150 from 9 – 11:30 am.
Last year more than a dozen vendors…MORE
Here’s why the new South Transfer Station steel was up, and now down
Tue, 09/27/11
Anyone driving past the new South Transfer Station being built at 130 S. Kenyon St. recently may have needed a double take. Suddenly, the steel structure of the two-story, 140,000 sq. foot facility (see the photo) had simply disappeared.
…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 9-26-11
Tue, 09/27/11
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week's Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com
Items can be…MORE
Homeless advocates speak up against City's draft Encampment Ordinance
Tue, 09/27/11
Homeless advocates of SHARE and Wheel, two self-organized, democratic, grassroots organizations of homeless and formally homeless individuals, are speaking up against the City of Seattle's new draft Encampment Ordinance, which they say could…MORE
Ballard NW Senior Center hosts a night of wine, chocolate and art
Tue, 09/27/11
On Thursday, September 29, the Ballard NW Senior Center is hosting a night of Wine, Chocolate, & Art.
"Starting at 5:30 p.m. participants will be able to taste delicious wines, sample many different chocolates and hors d'oeuvres, view…MORE
