The loss of the South Park Bridge, which may come down in June, and the lack of funds in the near future to replace it, has created a ripple effect, not only in the area’s industrial sector, but also in the environmental community concerned with…MORE
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Adopt-a-Street Clean up in Admiral District Sat. Feb 27
Thu, 02/25/10
The first Adopt-a-Street Cleanup of 2010 will be held this Saturday, February 27th, at 9am. The city provides trash grabbers, orange safety vests, plastic bags, and cloth gloves for volunteers.
The clean up will cover the Admiral…MORE
Industry concerned about loss of South Park Bridge
Thu, 02/25/10
The federal government’s denial of King County’s application request for $99 million in stimulus funding to replace the ailing South Park Bridge Feb. 17 is now creating concerns among industrial businesses that hug the Duwamish River and depend…MORE
Duwamish "Frybread for Justice" coming
Thu, 02/25/10
The Duwamish Tribe is inviting Seattle to a Frybread for Justice fundraiser to benefit the Duwamish Legal Fund to support its court case for tribal federal recognition--to date about $60,000 of $128,000 needed for expert witness fees has been…MORE
Spring, and Zoo Doo, is in the air
Thu, 02/25/10
Dr. Doo, also known as the “Prince of Poo,” the “GM of BM” or the “Grand Poopah,” has been piling Zoo Doo deeper and higher all winter. This means the annual Spring Fecal Fest, the time of year when local gardeners have the chance to purchase Zoo…MORE
Kids can play March 5 while parents away at Burien play
Wed, 02/24/10
Want a night at the theater and can't find a babysitter? Problem solved.
The Jungle Gym has teamed up with Burien Little Theatre (BLT) to offer a "Kids Night Out" in conjunction with the theater's performance of "A Midsummer's Night Dream…MORE
UPDATE: Burien authors to release Three Tree Point history book on March 8
Wed, 02/24/10
A friendly chat with a neighbor during a daily walk led three residents of Three Tree Point to collaborate on a book about the unique Burien peninsula community, tracing its history through more than 200 vintage photographs. "Images of America…MORE
Sidewalk Repair on California Avenue SW to Begin Monday
Wed, 02/24/10
Seattle Department of Transportation crews plan to repair a sidewalk on California Avenue SW just north of Fauntleroy Way SW (6451 California Avenue SW) starting March 1 and finishing by March 19, weather permitting. The sidewalk will be closed,…MORE
Construction Impacts Reduced in Pigeon Point Neighborhood
Wed, 02/24/10
The parking controversy raised earlier this week in Pigeon Point that the Herald first brought you has been at least partially mitigated. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) worked with residents in the Pigeon Point neighborhood and…MORE
Seattle Youth and Families Initiative plans Community Caucuses
Wed, 02/24/10
The five large group workshops for city residents to discuss the Seattle Youth and Families Initiative are underway - but that's not the only way you can participate.
The Youth and Families Initiative, announced by Mayor Mike McGinn during…MORE