While a nickel may seem like a small amount of money, a lot of them can make a big difference. Last month, Metropolitan Market customers donated 480,000 nickels, totaling $24,000, to Ballard's Puget Soundkeeper Alliance.
Customers…MORE
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UPDATE: Retired WWII pilot, Alki resident, to share French honor with Museum of Flight, ceremony well-attended
Thu, 07/21/11
UPDATE: Today's Award Ceremony well-attended
Over 30 attendees, some sitting in folding chairs, others standing, all facing the Seattle Museum of Flight's B-17 and dais, witnessed a humble West Seattle WWII pilot and Boeing test pilot,…MORE
Burien lawmakers slow down White Center annexation process
Wed, 07/20/11
Burien lawmakers opted July 18 to slow down a bit the decision process on White Center annexation by postponing a formal discussion until Aug. 15.
Council members will receive the results of a study of the financial viability of annexing…MORE
City legalizes medical marijuana co-ops, Ballard dispensary breathes a sigh of relief
Wed, 07/20/11
On Monday, July 18, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted in favor of Bill 117229, which establishes a licensing and regulation system for medical marijuana distribution in city of Seattle.
Mayor Mike McGinn is expected to sign the…MORE
Assault charges filed for defendant involved in West Seattle standoff
Wed, 07/20/11
The 20-year-old man responsible for a several-hour standoff with police on July 15 in West Seattle (Herald coverage of that event is here) has been charged with two counts of domestic violence assault for alleged violence towards his ex-…MORE
Burien Little Theatre looking for Frankenstein--and other scary characters
Wed, 07/20/11
Press release:
Burien Little Theatre announces auditions for the world premiere production of "Frankenstein," adapted by Roxanne Ray from the novel by Mary Shelley. This production will feature an original background score written by…MORE
Metro route 22 is being rerouted July 21 -28
Wed, 07/20/11
press release: Starting on Thursday, July 21 through Thursday, July 28, from 7:00 AM until about 4:00 PM, Route 22 will be rerouted off of 15 Av SW between SW 106th St and SW 107th St each day, due to construction.
During this time, Route…MORE
Dogs4Cats will raise money for pet care at the West Seattle parade July 23
Wed, 07/20/11
Dogs4Cats will be back for the Hi-Yu Parade on Saturday, July 23. If you don't know what that means here's the information as released by Teri Ensley of Furry Faces Foundation and Lora Swift of Hotwire Online Coffeehouse.
"The dogs have…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Olde Burien sizzles on a summer Saturday
Wed, 07/20/11
Olde Burien held a sizzling summer street party on Saturday, July 16.
Our party-hardy photographer, Eric Mathison, took photos of some of the fun events, including a fashion show, ice-cream eating contest and dancing sausages.
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Patterson: "Transit services a critical lifeline for commuters"
Wed, 07/20/11
King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson released this statement July 20 on Ordinance 2011-0288, the proposal to implement a temporary $20 Congestion Reduction Charge on vehicle licenses for each of the next two years to help maintain Metro…MORE
