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Sabas O. Rousseau, Chief Sealth High School student, received a $5,000 scholarship called the Sun Life Rising Star Award given by Sun Life Financial June 10 in the Sealth lunchroom. Over the past four years, Sabas has participated in the full…MORE

This June, the Seattle Department of Transportation is starting months-long repairs and improvements, including painting, a seismic retrofit and new lighting, to the Ballard Bridge that will cause some detours for vehicles, pedestrians and…MORE

More than 200 people attended the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society's open house celebration at the Crown Hill Center June 8 to see its new rehearsal and set-building space.

Before guests toured the 5,000-square-foot indoor facility…MORE

Poetrybridge held its first Family Poetry Night at C&P Coffee Wednesday night, June 9. About 10 Gatewood and Alki Elementary School students read to a standing room only house. The event will continue the 2nd Wednesday of each month at C&…MORE

The West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network now has a site on WordPress at http://wsblockwatchnet.wordpress.com. They have been on Facebook since mid-February 2010. Their group on Facebook, West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network, currently…MORE

Police responded to an block collision that took place Tuesday afternoon near the 2400 block of S 348th. Witnesses said driver of sedan elderly male died at the scene.

Alki Homestead Inn owner Tom Lin told the West Seattle Herald he supports the sentiment of the Southwest Historical Society's upcoming 4th of July event "This Place Matters." According to the Log House Museum's website describing the event:

Washington’s only certified organic soap company, Ballard Organics, which offers soaps with no pesticides, solvents, animal products or synthetic fragrances, has something new on the market – a piece of the company.

Ben Busby-Collins…MORE

The 21st Annual Free Summer Concerts and Events at the Locks got started witht he Boeing Employees Concert Band June 5. During the next thee months, more than 30 bands, plays, shows and orchestras will set up at the Ballard Locks.

All…MORE

What if you found a new way of connecting with your surroundings? Feet First, the Seattle walking proponent organization is urging people to "Take steps towards improving your health and the environment while sharing your knowledge." Feet First'…MORE