The aftershocks of the March 11 Japanese earthquake and tsunami were felt all the way to Washington state. Small tsunami waves crashed against the coast, but the personal impact hit even harder. Some students at the Himawari Japanese Preschool in…MORE
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Well known Linda's Flowers now in new but familiar and capable hands
Tue, 04/12/11
The landmark Linda's Flowers on the corner of California Ave. s.w. and s.w. Admiral Way is under new but still familiar management. Wendy Damoth, an employee for seven years, now owns the store that was run by its namesake Linda Harader for more…MORE
Ballard shoe shop expanding to West Seattle
Tue, 04/12/11
The Sneakery, Ballard's beloved shoe and sock store on 65th, is opening another location in West Seattle. The Sneakery has been in Ballard for over four years and business is good, manager Aaron Gill said.
"We've been discussing it for…MORE
Tukwila's Museum of Flight shut out of space shuttle competition
Tue, 04/12/11
NASA Administrator Major General Charles Bolden Jr. speaking in a frequently emotional announcement for NASA announced that Seattle was not among those chosen for the home of one of the retired Space Shuttles.
Seattle was competing against…MORE
SDOT paving crews at work in Ballard this week
Tue, 04/12/11
The Seattle Department of Transportation paving crews plan to pave Third Avenue N.W. between N.W. 95th to N.W. 97th streets on Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15.
The crews may advance the work on Third Avenue to Wednesday, April 13 in…MORE
Lina Raymond's "Sugar on a Burn" show opens at Portalis
Tue, 04/12/11
Ballard artist Lina Raymond is currently showing her newest paintings in the "Sugar on a Burn" show at wine bar and restaurant, Portalis on Ballard Avenue.
Raymond debuted her art in Ballard two years ago at Senor Moose. She has since…MORE
Amanda Knox Forum - A Case for Innocence Q and A
Mon, 04/11/11
On April 2 a panel of forensic and scientific experts convened at Seattle University to share their views and present "A Case for Innocence" for West Seattle raised Amanda Knox. The West Seattle Herald covered that story and presented a video of…MORE
Anti-tunnel Initiative-101 turns in enough signatures, and then some
Mon, 04/11/11
In light of the lawsuit of the anti-tunnel referendum brought by City Attorney Pete Holmes, the West Seattle Herald will offer updates as we learn the City's response to Initiative-101.
Press release from SCAT: INITIATIVE 101 QUALIFIES FOR…MORE
West Seattle for Japan relief effort raised $8591; letter sent to corporate donor to match
Mon, 04/11/11
The West Seattle for Japan relief effort, spearheaded by West 5 restaurant owner and Chamber of Commerce President Dave Montoure resulted in $8591 be raised at more than 27 area busineses. He has sent a letter to gain the matching funds from an…MORE
Myrtle Resevoir Park dedication party set for April 30
Mon, 04/11/11
A Community celebration and dedication is set for the Myrtle Reservoir Park on April 30, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The park is located at 6900 35th Ave s.w.
The event will feature live jazz provided by the Jacob Lakatua Quartet and…MORE
