Burien now has a Toys "R" Us-- at least temporarily.
Toys "R" Us opened an express store at 14200 1st Ave. S. on Sept. 18. The story will remain open during the holidays.
The national toy retailer is doubling the number of its…MORE
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City approves Urness House design, environmental impact
Tue, 10/05/10
On Oct. 4, the city gave approval to the Compass Housing Alliance to move forward on Ballard's Urness House, with conditions, in terms of the design and environmental impacts of the housing development for formerly homeless men and women.
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Burien transit construction delayed as interim lot readied
Tue, 10/05/10
The start of work on the Burien Transit Center parking garage is slightly delayed as work is completed on the temporary park-and-ride at the old BBC Dodge lot.
The temporary park-and-ride was scheduled to open Oct. 2nd at the site along…MORE
On the go Week of 10-04-10
Mon, 10/04/10
GriefShare Class Grace Church 10323 28th Ave. S.W. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime. For information: Barb at 206-932-7459.
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Ballard students offer messages of acceptance to gay youth
Mon, 10/04/10
In the face of five high-profile stories of American students committing suicide last month after enduring harassment from their peers for their perceived sexual identify, members of the Ballard High School SLAM club spent the early morning hours…MORE
UPDATE 3: Tow Truck procession will honor the life of GT Towing driver Oct 9
Sun, 10/03/10
A tow truck procession in William "Tony" Padilla's honor led by the Towing and Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW) will take place Oct. 9 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Padilla was killed in a hit and run accident on I-5, Sept. 24 while…MORE
Shadowland to host Amanda Knox Fundraiser, another in Columbus, OH
Sun, 10/03/10
Two fundraisers for the Amanda Knox Defense Fund are coming up, one in West Seattle, the other in Columbus, Ohio. They happen to take place a day apart, so theoretically you could attend both, though no news yet if anyone will do so.
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Georgie Bright Kunkel's 'Tea with Georgie' draws a crowd
Sun, 10/03/10
Georgie Bright Kunkel, West Seattle Herald columnist and stand up comic at the age of 90 made her Admiral Theater appearance today Sunday, Oct. 3 at an event called "Tea With Georgie" . Produced in association with Dinah Brein-McClellan of the…MORE
Family Actions for College Success Workshop provides tools for families to help South students succeed
Sun, 10/03/10
Families of South Seattle Community College students are invited to attend a FREE workshop where they will learn how to support the educational progress of their family member attending the college.
Parents, grandparents, siblings,…MORE
God bless Rover; Annual Blessing of the Animals at Mt. St. Vincent
Sat, 10/02/10
A Father officiated the annual Blessing of the Animals, beginning with prayer in the lobby at Providence Mount. St. Vincent. He then continues upstairs to bless the resident fish and other critters.
October 4 was originally chosen for…MORE
