One year after re-starting the project due to the bad economy, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's new Rental Car Facility celebrated it's topping off Wednesday morning, July 14, with the help of one of the four tower cranes on-site to signal…MORE
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'Strategic Delridge' conversations meeting will shape area identity
Wed, 07/14/10
The public is invited to join the Delridge District Council's "Stratgic Delridge" conversations to help create an identity for the Delridge community. Find out who the leaders are in your neighborhood.
The meeting is Wednesday July 21…MORE
Welcome figure installed at Salmon Bay Natural Area
Wed, 07/14/10
As his 17-foot-tall bronze welcome figure settled onto its pedestal at the Salmon Bay Natural Area July 14, artist Marvin Oliver turned to his family and helpers and beamed.
The statue – meant to celebrate Puget Sound salmon and local…MORE
SLIDESHOW:Jubilee Days started with a bang and a blast Wednesday July 14
Tue, 07/13/10
White Center Jubilee Days 2010 officially takes place on July17 and 18., on 17th Ave. S. W., just South of Roxbury. But events surrounding the community celebration have already begun and they took off like a rocket with the Jubilee Days…MORE
McGinn announces 'Nightlife Initiative'
Tue, 07/13/10
Mayor Mike McGinn has announced a plan called a Nightlife Initiative aimed at increasing public safety, helping the economy and to improve what he calls "urban vibrancy."
Excerpts from a press release sent by the Mayor's office follow: “…MORE
Reminder: West Seattle Snowsports Council meeting is Wednesday July 14
Tue, 07/13/10
The recently formed West Seattle Snowsports Council will hold their monthly meeting at Mountain to Sound Outfitters, 3602 SW Alaska Street on Wednesday July 14th @ 7:00 pm.
They are seeking ways to determine a feasible fiscal sponsor.…MORE
West Seattle's Deborah Haug named as Red Cross Chairman of the Board
Tue, 07/13/10
The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties elected ten new members to its Board of Directors at the organization's 112th Annual Meeting on June 3, 2010.
New board members include: Jim Bowman, Kevin Daniel,…MORE
Business closes after citations for improper use of carcinogen
Tue, 07/13/10
This past spring, Furniture Spa, a Ballard paint-stripping company, was investigated and cited by state and city agencies for the improper handling and disposal of solid waste and a number of chemicals, including the potential carcinogen…MORE
Senior coffee hour program won’t run dry thanks to Prudential Northwest Realty
Tue, 07/13/10
Prudential Northwest Realty through Mike Gain and Don Bereiter have come forward to help maintain a popular local event. The Senior Coffee Hour, a gathering that would feature a meeting with a city official for senior citizens in Seattle was in…MORE
Zoo raises $1.7 million with 2010 Jungle Party
Tue, 07/13/10
Ferocious bidding on auction items, up-close animal encounters, dining al fresco, and live entertainment all contributed to a roaring success of raising $1.7 million at Woodland Park Zoo’s Jungle Party. The premier fundraiser held July 9 exceeded…MORE