From the SPD Blotter:
Today, there were TWO motorists tied for the dubious distinction of speeder of the day. The location: the West Seattle Bridge where the posted speed limit is 45 mph. The officers: members of the Seattle Police…MORE
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Women in Black to commemorate homeless man found dead in Ballard
Tue, 04/19/11
The Women in Black will stand vigil for Ken Trygg at noon today.
Trygg was a local transient who was found dead last Thursday behind a dumpster on Market Street.
The vigil will take place from noon until 1 p.m. outside the…MORE
Ballard High grad dies while filming in Boston; films live on at Ballard High School
Tue, 04/19/11
Justin Amorrantanasuchad, a 2008 graduate of Ballard High School died over the weekend in an accident in Boston.
Amorratanasuchad, was a film production student at Emerson College and died after falling off a five-story building.
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SLIDESHOW: Kids Bowl Free national tour visits West Seattle Bowl
Tue, 04/19/11
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Kids Bowl Free, an organization touring the nation in its wildly painted bus, stopped by the West Seattle Bowl as 50 students from Alki Community Center took over the lanes. They will participate in their…MORE
Northwest Wine Academy offering some fine wine events this spring
Tue, 04/19/11
Press Release:
Spring Wine Sale When? THIS Friday and Saturday April 22nd & 23rd from 12 noon to 4 p.m. What’s happening? Taste and buy NWWA Wines, NWWA Alumni wines selected by current students, and international wines. There…MORE
Curtis Steiner to stay in Ballard, Souvenir re-opens under new name
Tue, 04/19/11
In January, Curtis Steiner, owner of the former decorative art gallery, Souvenir, announced that he was forced to close his shop by his landlord.
The landlord from Mycon Property Management plans to renovate the upper floors of the…MORE
U.S. Corps of Engineers reinstalls fish passage flumes at Chittenden Locks
Tue, 04/19/11
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates the Locks, is reinstalling four smolt passage flumes this week to help juvenile salmon and steelhead move through the Locks quickly and safely.
The flumes provide a safe, water-efficient way…MORE
Senators Cantwell and Murray speak up about high gas prices; highlight suffering local businesses
Tue, 04/19/11
At a media event in Fremont yesterday, Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray demanded that federal regulators crack down on excessive oil market speculation that may be contributing to artificially high gas and diesel prices in Seattle and…MORE
Intiman tickets honored at ArtsWest
Mon, 04/18/11
Press Release: In response to Intiman’s cancellation of its current season, ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery has announced that they will honor Intiman tickets in exchange for tickets to their upcoming production of Shipwrecked! An Entertainment…MORE
Nationally recognized pianist to visit Midway Elementary
Mon, 04/18/11
Nationally acclaimed pianist Nyaho will be among the professional participating in Midway Elementary School’s first annual Diversity Career Fair. The aim of the career fair is to inspire students in this high-poverty ethnically-diverse school to…MORE
