When some West Seattle gay marriage advocates heard the news Friday night, June 24, that New York lawmakers led by Governor Andrew Cuomo voted to legalize same-sex marriage, their reaction was, “That’s great for them, but what about us?” Seattle’…MORE
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Ballard band plays at opening ceremony of Jackson Plaza; McGinn welcomes a greener, more welcoming public space
Sat, 06/25/11
By Lauren Elizabeth DiRe, Intern
The Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band opened and closed the ceremony for the grand opening of King Street Station's Jackson Plaza on Friday, June 24.
“We were happy to take part,” said Paul Beck, a…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Northwest Paddling Festival underway this weekend at Jack Block Park
Sat, 06/25/11
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
The Northwest Paddling Festival (NWPF), the brainchild of Alki Kayak and Mountain to Sound Outfitters owner Greg Whittaker and Sea Kayaker magazine's Paul Reik is underway this weekend at Jack Block Park…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Car flips on 48th S.W. after hitting sidewalk
Sat, 06/25/11
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
A car driven by a 56 year old female driver ended up overturned in the 6400 block of 48th S.W. after impacting a sidewalk. The driver was alert and speaking after the incident but did not know how the…MORE
Evening sailings of the West Seattle Water Taxi added for Mariners game this Sunday
Fri, 06/24/11
On Sunday, June 26, the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle Route of the King County Water Taxi will be on Saturday schedule, which will provide three extra sailings to serve the Mariners game that evening.
For sailing times, visit the schedule…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Beach at Jack Block Park opened in ceremony featuring its namesake
Fri, 06/24/11
The Port of Seattle in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the beach of Jack Block Park to the public. The 15 acre park has been open since 1998, but with EPA investment in a protective sediment cap on the…MORE
Update 2: Dead Burien man's stolen stuff found next door
Fri, 06/24/11
Many of the items stolen from a Burien man's house while he lay dead on the floor have been recovered at his next-door neighbor's house, according to media reports. The man's two cars are still missing. The man has been identified as Leonard A.…MORE
White Center Heights Safe Routes to School works with neighbors to install crossing flags
Fri, 06/24/11
A coalition led by the Greenbridge Community Action Team, Neighborhood House, King County Housing Authority, the King County Food and Fitness Initiative of WSU King County Extension, and Feet First got together with area residents of the…MORE
Community Calendar 7/22/11
Fri, 06/24/11
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 accepted…MORE
Snowy owl chick hatches at Woodland Park Zoo
Fri, 06/24/11
A snowy owl chick hatched at the Woodland Park Zoo on June 13. The chick marks the first offspring between the mom, estimated to be 22 years old, and the father, 14 years old. The gender of the chick has not been determined.
The parents…MORE
