In observance of Presidents Day, King County Metro Transit operates its reduced weekday and 'when no UW' service levels on Monday, February 21. Most Metro and King County offices are closed on Monday, including Metro's Pass Sales, Lost &…MORE
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Ballardite Henry Burton to close his Fremont Bookshop
Wed, 02/16/11
Henry Burton, owner of Fremont Place Books, announced that he will close his store at the end of this month.
In a letter to all his friends and customers he wrote,
"This is the letter I had hoped I would never have to write. With…MORE
West Seattle Junction liquor store will relocate this summer
Wed, 02/16/11
West Seattle’s Junction liquor store at 4513 California Ave s.w. will make the move to 4100 s.w. Alaska St. when their lease runs out at the end of June, according to Washington State Liquor Control Board spokesperson Anne Radford.
Radford…MORE
UPDATE 4: Fatal stabbing victim in West Seattle identified; Suspect arrested
Wed, 02/16/11
Update 4 on Feb. 17: The probable cause document relating to suspect's charges was released by King County Prosecutors on Feb. 17. The transcription is included below:
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Southwest Precinct police talk February crime rate plunge due to big arrests; drugs and youth
Wed, 02/16/11
Operations Lt. Pierre Davis with the Southwest Precinct discussed West Seattle crime rates and recent big arrests that put a dent in those numbers while Anti-crime Team Lt. Darin Chinn gave an lesson on youth drug use in Seattle – from the…MORE
Unstoppable West Seattle-born Cal Bannon suprised by 90th birthday party
Tue, 02/15/11
Over 50 guests surprised Fauntleroy resident Calvin (Cal) Bannon, the 90 year-old birthday boy, at Kenyon Hall Tuesday night, Feb. 15. The birthday party was organized by his long-time friend, Flora Belle Key, or Frankie, as she is known. Those…MORE
No King County Water Taxi Service on the Presidents Day Holiday Feb 21
Tue, 02/15/11
The King County Water Taxi reminds riders that both the Vashon and West Seattle routes will not operate in observance of Presidents Day, February 21. The free West Seattle Taxi Shuttles, routes 773 and 775 will not operate either.
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Ballard Beekeeper nominated as Visionary of the Year
Tue, 02/15/11
Ballard beekeeper Corky Luster has been nominated as a finalist in the first-ever VISIONary of the Year Awards by AMD. The VISIONary of the Year Awards recognize nine unsung heroes in three categories - food, photography and entrepreneurship.…MORE
Seattle Public Schools looking to close budget gap, proposes kindergarten cost increase and staff cuts
Tue, 02/15/11
Seattle Public Schools is looking for solutions to close the estimated $35 million budget gap by implementing cuts and cost increases.
The state of Washington only funds half-day kindergarten and families are charged $207 per month to fund…MORE
"Spinathon" fundraiser to get students riding bikes
Tue, 02/15/11
Press Release:
On Thursday, February 17, 5-8pm, at AllStar Fitness there’s a 'Spinathon' (basically a three-hour-long cycling spin class!) to raise funds for the Cascade Bicycle Club's Major Taylor Project, which is expanding to Sealth…MORE
