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Plastic Thanksgiving turkey wishbones selling for $.99 each really turned out to be worth $1.7 million Ken Ahroni and his company Lucky Break Wishbone. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed an award of $1.7 million to Lucky Break…MORE

Author and activist Judy Pigott hosted 70 guests at her North Admiral house Tuesday, May 4, to discuss the need for the wealthy to give their fair share of taxes and lessen the buden of the poor and middle class. She was joined by William Gates,…MORE

King County Executive, and West Seattle Rotarian and native, Dow Constantine spoke at the Rotary's weekly luncheon meeting at Salty's Tuesday, May 4. He appeared to be at ease with the hometown crowd, and spoke of news both good and bad.

In a brief but solemn ceremony at Forest Lawn police officers who have fallen in the line of duty were honored by fellow officers and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn Tuesday, May 4.

This marks the second year for the ceremony which was conceived…MORE

The June 5 and June 6 Seattle Green Festival at the Washington State Convention Center is looking for volunteers. The festival seeks to educated and activate people to make choices for a just and sustainable world.

Volunteers will receive…MORE

The economic recession is affecting everyone, especially nonprofits, and the Don Jones Foundation was learning that firsthand.

The foundation, which provides gifts and food for the holidays to Seattle families in need, was forced to cancel…MORE

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council (NHUAC) will hold its election on Thursday, May 20, at the North Highline Fire Department Meeting Room, 1243 SW 112th.

The candidate slate is: District 1: Pat Price, District 2: Stephen…MORE

Approximately 40 Ballardites gathered in the Ballard High School cafeteria May 3 to brainstorm critical issues facing Seattle's youth and families now, possible solutions to those issues, and what they would like to see five years in the future…MORE

The city of Seattle has officially launched a $40 million federal New Markets Tax Credit Program that will provide low-cost private financing to businesses in targeted Seattle neighborhoods.

Seattle’s allocation of New Markets Tax Credits…MORE

Spring Into Bed! is a community event to build and renew food gardens throughout Seattle on May 8th. Across the Puget Sound region, groups are working together on this one-day to raise awareness about food access and equity. Our goal is to raise…MORE