A 64 year-old SeaTac man was injured when homemade fireworks exploded Sunday night, July 4th, sending him to Harborview Medical Center with critical injuries. The Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit and Bomb Disposal Unit are investigating.
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On the go - Week of 7-5-10
Mon, 07/05/10
Sleep Country USA Foster Kids Clothing Drive Now through July 11th at all Sleep Country and Sleep Train locations. Make a difference in a foster child’s life by donating new clothes of all sizes for foster kids throughout Washington and Oregon.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: 'This Place Matters' highlights the historic significance of Alki Homestead
Sun, 07/04/10
By Patrick Robinson and Greg McCorkle In an event on July 4 sponsored by the Alki Loghouse Museum and Southwest Historical Society "This Place Matters" brought together politicians, and preservationists joined by community members to highlight…MORE
SLIDESHOW: 15th Annual Admiral Children's Parade sees large turnout
Sun, 07/04/10
What appeared to be well over a thousand people, including parents and kids, rode bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers through the Admiral Neighborhood in the 15th annual staging of the Admiral Neighborhood Children's Parade.
The event…MORE
Reminder: West Seattle Kid's Parade today
Sun, 07/04/10
The 15th Annual Admiral Neighborhood 4th of July Kid's Parade is today at 10 AM. Kids and adults are part of the fun and will gather in the 1100 block of 44th Ave. S.W. (near Sunset). After the parade people will gather at Hamilton Park (the…MORE
Seattle Crime Map now available
Sat, 07/03/10
The Seattle Police Department recently launched an online Crime Map that lets you easily find out how much crime is going on anywhere in the city.
To see the map go here: http://web5.seattle.gov/mnm/policereports.aspx The map uses icons…MORE
Gabriel Claycamp leaves the Swinery
Fri, 07/02/10
The Head Chef and butcher at the Swinery, Gabriel Claycamp has left the company. We published a story on the company's 'Re-Opening' on June 25.
On Facebook the company stated this:
"Yes, it's true. Gabriel has left Swinery to…MORE
Alki Homestead owner will sell to save it for $2 million
Fri, 07/02/10
Tom Lin, owner of the historic Alki Homestead at 2717 61st Avenue Southwest is making a uniquely structured offer to area historic preservation groups. He will sell them the fire ravaged building for $2 million and in the bargain provide a $500…MORE
West Seattle shooting, suspect arrested
Fri, 07/02/10
From the Seattle Police Blotter:
On July 1st, shortly after 11:00 PM, Southwest Precinct officers responded to reports of shots fired in the north end of Lincoln Park (near the 7300 Block of 47th Avenue SW). Officers arrived and located…MORE
Arsenic work to start in Highline
Fri, 07/02/10
With Asarco environmental damage settlement dollars secured and the Legislature's support, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is planning the next phase of arsenic and lead cleanup associated with a century of operations at the former…MORE
