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The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation Nov. 2 that will allow detached accessory dwelling units, known as backyard cottages, throughout the city.

"I think this legislation strengthens our neighborhoods instead of damaging…MORE

Board members for the Seahurst Environmental Learning Center (SELC) appeared before the Burien city council Oct. 26 to request a guarantee for a two-year bridge loan of $175,000.

The city of Burien has a long history with the SELC, and at…MORE

Friendship, family, and quality customer service were seemingly the most important aspects of Burien barber Jerry Talmage's life.

Talmage had many loyal customers over his 50-year career as a barber in Burien.

His son, Jay Talmage,…MORE

On Nov. 7 the Sixth Annual Crown Hill Arts Festival will offer Ballardites a chance to see a wide array of performances, from flamenco to African drumming, and alert neighbors as to what is going on artistically in the community.

"It…MORE

West Seattle Filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin’s second ZZ Top-related documentary was released Oct. 20. The 2-DVD set, “Double Down Live,” features the legendary band performing live, peppered with behind-the-scenes footage. The film will be screened…MORE

The King County Library System (KCLS) has received a grant from the Washington State Library as a part of the Renew Washington Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). While…MORE

Brian Allen, a cofounder of Sustainable West Seattle, has created a handy way for politically inclined Seattleites to to find the location of every election party happening tomorrow night.

Allen's brainchild is a Google map that has 27…MORE

Hundreds of people turned out Sunday afternoon and evening to be part of the Night of 1000 pumpkins and Day of the Dead celebration at the B/IAS (Burien Interim Art Space) in downtown Burien. The event marks the final celebration in the year long…MORE

A homeless camp has emerged with over 20 residents by day, seven by night, tucked under the West Seattle Bridge. If you drive eastbound on the bridge and exit at the 1st Avenue South off-ramp you will see a large tent, several mattresses, foam…MORE

Seattle mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan, who battles it out with Mike McGinn for the top prize on Tuesday's election day, took a tour of three West Seattle locations Sunday, Nov. 1. Invited and escorted by community activists Vlad Oustimovitch,…MORE