UPDATE: As of 10 a.m. this morning the line for turkeys was starting to diminish, but lead pastor Steve Jamison said he had just ordered 300 additional turkeys and that they would be there until they were all gone. See our story about the event…MORE
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Water taxi service alert reminder
Fri, 11/19/10
Water Taxi Service Alert Reminder:
As winter and inclement weather approaches be sure to have the most up to date information regarding your commute on the King County Water Taxi. Whether you ride the West Seattle or Vashon Water Taxi,…MORE
People from 43 different countries urge accountability in Des Moines dog shooting
Fri, 11/19/10
The Des Moines City Council was handed a petition Nov. 18 with over 4,000 signatures signed by people in 43 different countries calling for police accountability in the shooting of the two-year-old Newfoundland dog, Rosie.
"I know Des…MORE
Times/News columnist Earline Byers, attorney Clark Snure honored by Des Moines for lifetimes of achievement
Fri, 11/19/10
Times/News columnist Earline Byers and attorney Clark Snure have been awarded Lifetime Achievement awards in the first annual Spirit of Des Moines Awards. The awards were created earlier this year to acknowledge people who put time and energy…MORE
Theresa Fujiwara named to Library board of trustees
Fri, 11/19/10
Press Release: Health and human services expert Theresa Fujiwara has been named by Mayor Mike McGinn to The Seattle Public Library board of trustees. Fujiwara’s appointment is expected to be reviewed by the City Council’s Regional Development…MORE
Suite Arrangements donates to the West Seattle Food Bank at an important time
Fri, 11/19/10
The West Seattle Food Bank at at 3419 s.w. Morgan Street got a boost on Friday, Nov. 19 at a time when they need it the most, just before Thanksgiving.
Only six weeks old, Junction furniture consignment store Suite Arrangements followed…MORE
Myrtle Reservoir Park will likely open before Thanksgiving
Fri, 11/19/10
Seattle Parks Department post: We are making steady progress towards completion of the new park at Myrtle Reservoir. Construction of our new park is almost complete and we are eager to open this site to the public as soon as possible.
The…MORE
Army Corps of Engineers and volunteers plant native plants along the Fremont Cut
Fri, 11/19/10
Staff of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and neighborhood volunteers were seen planting plants along the Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal today.
It was the first of the two volunteer days this week. The Corps is seeking more…MORE
South Seattle Drug Free Communities Coalition employs “environmental prevention strategy” to stop drug use and prevent HIV
Fri, 11/19/10
Teenagers and adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds came together at the High Point Neighborhood House Center on Nov. 18 to come up with strategies to stop drug use and prevent HIV infection in addition to discussing prescription drugs and the…MORE
Blitzen and Dasher visit Swanson’s Nursery
Fri, 11/19/10
Swanson’s Nursery is once again home to reindeer Blitzer and Dasher, who will be staying at the nursery until Christmas.
This is the eighth year of the Reindeer Festival and each year they attract hundreds of kids, said retail manager,…MORE
