By Eric Mathison
The crowd at a King County Council hearing July 21 on a proposed $20 car-tab fee that would prevent large service cuts to Metro bus service didn't match the 700 people that showed up earlier in the month for a downtown…MORE
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West Seattle-raised astronaut Gregory C. Johnson says Boeing, others, will boost space travel
Fri, 07/22/11
The four astronauts aboard NASA's final space shuttle mission returned to Houston yesterday, July 21, to receive a hero's welcome. While huge lay-offs are ensuing at NASA, America's exploration of space is expected to soon get a big boost.…MORE
Festivals, food, fitness and fun in Seattle this weekend
Fri, 07/22/11
Summer is here all right and this weekend is packed with fun activities and events throughout Seattle. There's something for all ages and talents so check the listing below for the scoop.
Friday, July 22:
Capitol Hill Block Party 3…MORE
Crowd overflows Burien council chambers for Metro bus hearing
Fri, 07/22/11
The crowd at a King County Council hearing July 21 on a proposed $20 car-tab fee that would prevent large service cuts to Metro bus service didn't match the 700 people that showed up earlier in the month for a downtown Seattle hearing. But about…MORE
Horse trespassing on Burien's Three Tree Point?
Fri, 07/22/11
Times/News Publisher Jerry Robinson took this photo of horses along Burien's Three Tree Point last week.
Burien City Manager Mike Martin says whether the beach along the Point is a public right-of-way is a "gray area" he is not anxious to…MORE
Still spots and sponsorship opportunities available for the Ballard Chamber annual golf tournament
Fri, 07/22/11
The Ballard Chamber annual Mel E. Conway Memorial Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, August 18, 2011. This is an important fundraiser for the Chamber and enables the Chamber office to be open full time and serve as a great resource for the…MORE
'Schools of Thought' is the new exhibition at ArtsWest
Fri, 07/22/11
press release:ArtsWest announces its new gallery exhibition, Schools of Thought coming to the ArtsWest gallery July 26 and running through August 27, 2011. An enigmatic fluidity of thought is the overarching theme for this summer exhibition…MORE
UPDATE: Bake sale benefitted Charlie the dog
Fri, 07/22/11
UPDATE SUNDAY MORNING:
VISIT C & P COFFEe today to help Charlie:
Sometime wonderful things come in small packages. That is the case with Charlie, the little dog who accompanies White Center resident Sydni Smith almost everywhere…MORE
Fireworks show around Shilshole on Saturday
Fri, 07/22/11
On Saturday, July 23, between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks display happening in the Shilshole Bay Marina area on Puget Sound. This is for a private wedding.
Orion Pyrotechnics is putting on the display and send out…MORE
Airport Way South paving project begins July 25
Fri, 07/22/11
press release: The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is making street and sidewalk improvements on Airport Way South between South Lucille Street and South Hardy Street, with construction beginning July 25. Crews are mobilizing now to…MORE
