The large lock at the Ballard Locks will open Oct. 14 on a limited basis due to the need to manually operate it after it experienced an electrical outage from a lightning strike Oct. 11.
At this time, there will be two lockages daily - one…MORE
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West Seattle Speaks Out Against Budget Cuts
Thu, 10/14/10
Dec. 1 is the deadline for Mayor Mike McGinn’s 2011 to 2012 proposed budget to be finalized and West Seattle hosted one of three public hearings before the deadline on Oct. 13 in the Jerry Brockey Student Center at SSCC.
Roughly 200 people…MORE
Fall festivals & Halloween carnivals come to West Seattle
Wed, 10/13/10
HALLOWEEN IS GHOULISHLY GOOD AT SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
Alki Community Center 5817 SW Stevens St, 98116 206-684-7430 Fall Carnival We have games, prizes, face painting and all the stuff that makes fall fun. Come join us. Volunteers…MORE
Jewel of Copan: A Mayan Adventure
Wed, 10/13/10
by Idalie Muñoz Muñoz
Disasters don’t have to be cataclysmic in the isolated mountain village of Belaire in Honduras. Everyday occurrences afflicting the local population of indigenous people sound like a litany of Biblical plagues—tainted…MORE
Public invited to Latino Heritage Award reception OCT. 14
Wed, 10/13/10
Press release:
Sixth Annual Latino Heritage Award Reception & Ceremony - YOU'RE INVITED!!!
Mayor Mike McGinn to present
2010 AWARD RECIPIENT: CARMEN MARTINEZ – South Park Community Center
Celebrate Latino…MORE
SEATTLE.GOV website streamlined
Wed, 10/13/10
Press Release:
SEATTLE – Since Mayor Mike McGinn took office earlier this year, the city of Seattle has rolled out several new online features:
Data.Seattle.Gov, a web site to publish information about operations and infrastructure…MORE
Flamingos hatch at Woodland Park Zoo
Wed, 10/13/10
Two Chilean flamingos have hatched at Woodland Park Zoo, marking the second successful breeding season for the species. The first chick hatched Oct. 3 followed by the second hatching on Oct. 9.
Both chicks are in the flamingo exhibit…MORE
Brothel-themed Madame K's closing up shop
Wed, 10/13/10
After two years with an uncertain future, Madame K's, Ballard Avenue's brothel-themed pizzeria, will be closing for good Oct. 28.
"Our lease is up again, and it finally feels like it's time for Madame K's to make its grand finale," owner…MORE
Gathering of Neighbors 2010 to meet at Chief Sealth HS Nov 6
Wed, 10/13/10
Press release:
The sixth annual Gathering of Neighbors will be held on November 6th, 2010, in the beautiful new Chief Sealth facility. With hundreds of West Seattle residents in attendance, GON is a great way to connect with community and…MORE
That Dreaded Corner
Tue, 10/12/10
A truck driver’s GPS is to blame for directing his truck, carrying a full load of drywall, down the hairpin turn of 20th Ave s.w. and 21st Ave s.w. around 6 p.m. on Oct. 12.
The s-turn proved too sharp for his rig, its massive load…MORE
