King County Executive Dow Constantine is looking to the King County Council to approve a two-year, $20 congestion reduction charge to help maintain Metro service near current levels, or begin the process of reducing the transit system by 17…MORE
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Junction Neighborhood Service Center finally falls to budget ax; Will close June 30
Mon, 06/20/11
The West Seattle Junction Neighborhood Service Center located near 42nd and Alaska Street, which survived previous budget cuts as recently as last fall, is now set to close June 30, as a result of a nearly $9 million budget cut announced by Mayor…MORE
High-profile Ballard tree taken down - updated
Mon, 06/20/11
A rather high-profile Ballard tree has been cut down over the weekend, which came as a surprise to the surrounding businesses, Ballard District Council member, Rob Mattson and even Seattle City arborist, Nolan Rundquist, who usually handles cases…MORE
Mayor Mike McGinn to announce new solar energy opportunity
Mon, 06/20/11
press release: Mayor Mike McGinn and representatives from Seattle City Light and Parks will mark the summer solstice June 21 by announcing the launch of a new opportunity for City Light customers to buy solar energy even if they can’t install…MORE
SPS receives $300,000 grant for fresh fruits, vegetables
Mon, 06/20/11
press release: Seattle Public Schools has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand a program that provides a fresh fruit or vegetable snack to every student nearly every day. The money will go to 14 elementary…MORE
On the Go week of 6-20-11
Mon, 06/20/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave S.W. 206 937 7169 50% OFF Men’s wear every Sunday in June. 50% OFF pink -tagged items now thru Monday, June 20, and only $1 Tuesday, June 21 thru Thursday, June 30. Summer Book Event begins Monday, June 20th …MORE
Beach access Opening Celebration at Jack Block Park set for Fri. June 24
Sun, 06/19/11
The Port of Seattle is holding a very special celebration Friday, June 24 to open the beach at Jack Block Park. The event, set to take place from 5:00pm - 7:30 pm will feature a ribbon cutting and native canoe launch at 6:00 pm plus a Salmon BBQ…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Saturday photos from Burien's Wild Strawberry Festival
Sun, 06/19/11
Please click the photo above for more pictures taken by Tim Robinson.
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SLIDESHOW: Dad's day demo at Avalon Glassworks yields jellyfish
Sun, 06/19/11
By David Rosen
A special Father’s Day event took place at Avalon Glassworks today featuring glass artist Richard Lowrie.
Richard comes down only twice a year from his hometown in Hamilton, WA. Lowrie never stops moving; the soft…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Farmers Market celebrates Father's Day with grilling and give-aways
Sun, 06/19/11
By David Rosen
Families packed the West Seattle Farmers Market to celebrate Father’s Day on June 19th in a celebration that featured grilled local meats, fruits and veggies, a free berry ice cream give-away, a drawing for a free Weber…MORE
