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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The West Seattle Herald recently toured the refurbished Sealth International High School, now two and a half years into construction. Robert Evans, project manager for Heery International and sub consultant to DKA Architecture the Construction…MORE

Libby Carr, speaking on behalf of the Alki Community Council and more specifically for the Alki Statue of Liberty Plaza has shared this update on the status of the plaza and the bricks that remain available for sale.

Her update follows: In…MORE