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Thistle Theatre, a puppet theatre for families, will donate 25 percent of ticket sales for Momotaro the Peach Boy to the Japanese disaster relief effort through Mercy Corp and their partner Peace Winds-Japan. Bunraku-style puppets and origami…MORE

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Al Semple and Julie Rogers threw their second fundraiser for the Amanda Knox Defense Fund that helps pay Knox's mounting legal fees. This one was held Sunday, March 20, at West Seattle Bowl. Their first was…MORE

From the SPD Blotter:

On March 19th, shortly after 6:00 PM, three suspects entered a licensed medical marijuana dispensary located in the 5400 Block of California Avenue SW. Also inside the business were three employees and two customers…MORE

On April 15th the Chief Sealth Jazz Band hosts a Big Band Dinner Dance.

Who: Chief Sealth Jazz Band I & West Seattle Big Band What: Big Band Dinner Dance! When: April 15th, 6pm-11pm Where: Chief Sealth High School in the Galleria.…MORE

West Seattle-raised Jack Stafford, Jr. is striving to continue his father's legacy as a legendary boxing coach. Jack Stafford, Sr. coached former two-time heavyweight champ Pinklon Thomas who lived in Seattle. Stafford, Sr. is gone now, but…MORE

By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen

Approximately 70 people gathered on Alki Beach Saturday night, March, 19 not to raise money but instead to "raise hope" for the victims of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and ongoing nuclear reactor…MORE

Over 150 participants took advantage of the stellar weather and an adventurous spirit of the 2011 Alki Street Scramble on March 19.

Adventurers started out at Alki Beach, near the bathhouse, and had either 90 minutes or three hours to set…MORE

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The Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed this weekend between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. The structure is closed for a full inspection twice a year to ensure it remains safe for drivers, according to WSDOT. Saturday…MORE

UPDATE: 12:30pm Saturday

The sun is out. A crowd is currently streaming through different groupings of clothes, antiques, baked goods, books, and more.

UPDATE: Organizer seeks more items ASAP Admiral resident Shelley Lebert will…MORE

Firefighters were called to reports of smoke coming from the Barriga Llena Mexican Restaurant located at 30420 Pacific Highway South at about 8:15 a.m. When fire crews arrived, they found light smoke coming from the roof. The quickly made entry…MORE