Warren Aakervick notes that there are only three major truck routes running north to south in the city of Seattle: I-5, SR-99 and 15th Avenue Northwest. But for the owner of Ballard Oil, gridlock traffic is not just a commuter inconvenience, it…MORE
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ChoralSounds Northwest to host two community "Sings"
Mon, 08/09/10
ChoralSounds Northwest will host two open community "Sings" on Tuesday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Southwest 128th Street and Ambaum Boulevard Southwest.
These fun evenings are designed…MORE
Group marches to combat underage sex trafficking along Sea-Tac Strip
Mon, 08/09/10
Rain on a Saturday morning didn't stop several dozen people from marching to stop sex trafficking along the once-notorious Sea-Tac Strip. Before the City of SeaTac incorporated two decades ago, Highway 99 near the airport was well known for…MORE
Here's your chance to ask the Mayor a question Aug 11
Mon, 08/09/10
Many people in West Seattle want to get the answer straight from the source and you will have your chance Wednesday.
Do you have questions for Mayor Mike McGinn?
Why don’t the mayor and the city council agree on the construction…MORE
On the Go -Week of 8-09-10
Mon, 08/09/10
Arts in Nature Camp Camp Long 5200 35th Ave. SW August 16-20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 12 & up. A week of eco-arts, music, naturalist activities, challenge course, games and more put on by the Nature Consortium! This day camp also features…MORE
Couple reports storage locker break in
Sun, 08/08/10
Through our tips@WestSeattleHerald.com contact email we got this report from Mary and Bill Decker who report that they have been the victims of theft from their storage locker at a storage facility on Avalon Way. They are asking other people who…MORE
Chief Sealth International High School will host Sneak Preview tour Sept. 1
Sun, 08/08/10
A Sneak Preview of the new Chief Sealth International High School is set for Sept. 1 at 6:00. The event will include a private tour through the main building, the gymnasium and the Galleria. The school in now in the final stages of a $50 million…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Joyful Festival of India adorns Alki Beach
Sun, 08/08/10
The Vedic Cultural Center in Sammamish returned to Alki Beach near the bathhouse to celebrate Krishna culture that the Center embraces. According to the Vedic Cultural Center website:
We are holding our annual Ratha Yatra and festival of…MORE
Strength of Place Village housing project set to begin construction in White Center
Sat, 08/07/10
The White Center Community Development Association released this news about SOPI (Strength of Place Village) rental housing project set to begin construction later this summer.
The WCCDA Press Release:
The White Center community is…MORE
UPDATE: 100 rappel Rainier Tower for Special Olympics fundraiser
Sat, 08/07/10
This Friday the 13th was a lucky day for participants who got to rappel off the rooftop of 514-foot high Rainier Tower. Media personalities including Q13's Bill Wixey, and, Seattle skiing icon Mike Hattrup, kicked it off, or rather, slid it down…MORE
