Pony Express, the local White Center shipping and mailing business is closing after 32 years on June 30. Claire Denning, the owner is sad but determined to see this as the end of another chapter in her life.
The business began in 1979 was…MORE
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West Seattle Elementary School will get new library from Target
Wed, 05/25/11
Target Stores has announced that 42 new schools from across the country that will receive a new library as part of the 2011 Target School Library Makeover program. That will include West Seattle Elementary School. Principal Vikki Sacco said, “…MORE
Bertha Davis, February 15, 1914 – May 20, 2011
Wed, 05/25/11
I cannot presume to write an obituary for my friend Bertha Davis who died last Friday at the age of 97. Her three daughters are working on that hard task -- probably overwhelmed by all that could be included in detailing the life of a woman who…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains get a field trip on property crime prevention through landscaping
Wed, 05/25/11
When it comes to privacy at the home, many Americans aim for seclusion in their landscaping. Tall solid fences and walls of fauna create that sense of privacy so many hold dear.
One of the biggest lessons Crime Prevention Team Officer Jon…MORE
SLIDESHOW: New marijuana business is a friendly fortress
Wed, 05/25/11
The newest marijuana based business in West Seattle, Northwest Patient Resource Center, now under construction at 9456 35th s.w. is being built as a friendly fortress.
It will feature 2 inch thick, bulletproof plexiglass "teller" like…MORE
Des Moines and KCLS at odds over surviellance camera policy
Wed, 05/25/11
The city of Des Moines and the King County Library System (KCLS) are at odds over surveillance camera’s and library patron’s privacy.
On March 14 an elderly man was robbed and assaulted in the parking lot of the Woodmont Library in Des…MORE
Dave Larson named High School Varsity Coach of the Year
Wed, 05/25/11
John Pilbeck, left, of the Northwest Baseball Umpires Association presents Highline High baseball coach Dave Larson, center, with an plaque naming Larson the 2011 High School Varsity Coach of the Year. Umpire Fritz Timm looks on. Larson has…MORE
Children sing the Beatles
Wed, 05/25/11
KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds members brought along their yellow submarine when they performed "Beatlemania: A Musical Revue" at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Paula Hawkins directed the combined choirs.
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Copper River salmon make way to Puget Sound area via jet
Wed, 05/25/11
Alaska Airlines Captain Bob Porter doesn't look too thrilled as he carries the ceremonial first Copper River salmon of the season, a 45-pound king, off the aircraft at Sea-Tac International Airport last week. Anthony's executive chef Pat Donahue…MORE
Memorial Day begins Sea-Tac summer season
Wed, 05/25/11
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of the summer season at Sea-Tac International Airport.
The Port of Seattle offers these summer traffic numbers at Sea-Tac:
The busiest travel days for Memorial Day weekend are…MORE