The inclusion of Dr. Jim Rice in a June 17 Times/News article on the guilty plea of Jayson Boehm was not meant to imply that Dr. Rice has been accused of wrongdoing or improprieties as a volunteer in the Highline School District's athletic…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: West Seattle construction roundup
Tue, 06/21/11
Various projects are underway around West Seattle and while the West Seattle Herald did not visit them all, here are some updates on their status on June 21, 2011.
The Irish Pub, A Terrible Beauty, asked for help to get ready for a first…MORE
Beyond Alki: Sustainable West Seattle holds tourism forum
Tue, 06/21/11
An understandably modest crowd (the weather outside was stellar) gathered at the West Seattle Senior Center on the evening of June 20 to discuss the concept of sustainable tourism with a panel of local figures and experts. The event was hosted…MORE
Tickets now on sale for the 17th annual West Seattle Garden Tour
Tue, 06/21/11
Ticket books are on sale now the 17th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour, Sunday, July 17th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Ten select West Seattle residential gardens are featured. As a non-profit organization, the WSGT donates all net proceeds…MORE
Students on the hunt for summer jobs; recent college grads look at a semi-positive hiring wave from big corporations
Tue, 06/21/11
By Christy Wolyniak, Intern
Summer break is here which means students and recent graduates are on the hunt for jobs...any job.
“I don’t care at all [what job I have]. I’d be a lumberjack at this point," said Ballard High School…MORE
UPDATE: EVENT MOVED TO SHOWBOX SODO- Amanda Knox benefit July 8 to feature three bands
Tue, 06/21/11
Three bands will perform during a July 8 fundraiser for West Seattle raised Amanda Knox at the Showbox Sodo, 1700 1st Ave South. not the other Showbox (at the Market) as was previously reported. The family told the West Seattle Herald that the…MORE
UPDATE: OPENS TONIGHT: Local actress portrays Mad Margaret in Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Ruddigore”
Tue, 06/21/11
UPDATE: Opens tonight, July 15
West Seattle actress Hollis Heron is set to portray “Mad Margaret” in the lesser-known but highly melodramatic Gilbert & Sullivan opera Ruddigore at the Bagley Wright Theatre, Seattle Center opening July…MORE
Executive calls on King County Council to enact interim Metro funding or face cutting 17 percent of bus service over the next two years
Tue, 06/21/11
Press Release from the King County Executive's Office:
The recession-driven decline in the sales-tax revenues that support public transit leaves the Metropolitan King County Council with two choices – ensure interim funding to continue…MORE
School's out for summer...almost
Tue, 06/21/11
Today is the last day of school for elementary and K-8 students and will be dismissed one hour early.
Middle schools will have a one-hour early dismissal today, as well.
The last day for middle and high school students is Thursday…MORE
Road closures due to second annual Rock 'N' Roll marathon
Tue, 06/21/11
The second annual Dodge Rock 'n' Roll marathon takes place in Seattle this Saturday, which will affect Aurora Avenue, The Fremont Bridge, the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and the I-5.
Most road closures and detours will be in effect between the…MORE
