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The 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific that set off the deadly tsunami Tuesday, Sept. 29, brought tragedy to many in Seattle's sizable Samoan and American Samoan community, including those who met the following day at the South Park…MORE

“Come to the Masquerade” is the inviting theme for the Federal Way Symphony’s Third Annual Fall Gala, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at the Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club in Federal Way. The fund-raiser benefits the symphony and its youth…MORE

Highline High School's Class of 1944 graduated in the midst of World War II. Now, 65 years later the graduating seniors of the Burien school gathered again at the Burien Elks for a reunion on Sept. 19. They look like they are still going strong…MORE

About 60 residents of Nickelsville, the homeless encampment that located on Port of Seattle property at Terminal 107 Park, 4700 West Marginal Way, were evicted when Port of Seattle Police showed up Wednesday, Sept, 30.

This was the camp's…MORE

Demolition has begun at the site of the new Fire Station 37 on the corner of Southwest Holden Street and 35th Avenue Southwest by contractors Kirtley-Cole.

Read a previous West Seattle Herald coverage here.

The new facility is…MORE

Port of Seattle officials expressed regret that some members of the homeless encampment known as ‘Nickelsville’ have thus far refused to voluntarily leave port property at Terminal 107 in West Seattle, according to a release from the Port Sept.…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation has extended the deadline for nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks system. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7.   The awards will be presented at the third…MORE

Teen alcohol and drug use took center stage Sept. 29 at Madison Middle School as concerned parents and members of several organizations brainstormed ways to confront substance abuse.

Several students returning from an anti-drug coalition…MORE

Sustainable West Seattle, CoolMom and BALLE Seattle will host the 6th Annual Eat Local Now! fundraising dinner at the West Seattle Masonic Hall on Sunday Oct. 11 from 5 to 10 p.m.

The evening includes dinner, speakers active in the local…MORE

The sign for the new Shipwreck Tavern was being painted today at about 1 p.m., captured by West Seattle Herald employee Richard Sherman.

The new bar will be staffed by some former Alki Homestead employees and managed by former Homestead…MORE