Representatives of Lafarge Cement Plant spoke to West Seattle Chamber of Commerce members and guests at an after hours event Thursday, July 23.
More than 80 people attended the after hours event for a tour of the Lafarge Cement plant.…MORE
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Drink like a fish, for the fish
Thu, 07/23/09
This Saturday, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed are inviting Ballard residents to learn about fish and then to drink like one at the BalMar.
The BalMar will be hosting Drink Like a Fish Night July 25 to support Friends of the Cedar…MORE
Second King County resident dies from swine flu
Thu, 07/23/09
A King County female child died on July 18 from complications of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) and her underlying health conditions, according to King County.
This is the second reported H1N1 death in King County.
"Our hearts go out…MORE
Neighborhood status check calls for community organization
Thu, 07/23/09
Strategies for community organizing and information on the upcoming Seattle neighborhood status check were the main concerns at the Highland Park Action Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 22.
Tactics for crime watching and a brief…MORE
Sale takes over Ballard sidewalks
Thu, 07/23/09
Discounts are spilling out of Ballard stores and onto the sidewalks starting today as the annual Ballard Sidewalk Sale gets underway.
The sale, which is Seattle's longest-running sidewalk sale of its kind, gives Ballard merchants more of a…MORE
Citizens demand re-prioritization of Pedestrian Master Plan
Thu, 07/23/09
At a hearing Tuesday, July 21, community members told the Seattle City Council that though they liked elements of the Draft Pedestrian Master Plan, it may be too idealistic.
After hearing about plan updates from the Seattle Department of…MORE
Mayor announces $8.1 million to fund senior, workforce housing
Wed, 07/22/09
Low-income senior apartments, Meridian Manor, hosted Mayor Greg Nickels as he announced funding that would preserve and rehabilitate 179 low-income senior housing and construction of 70 units of affordable housing for working individuals and…MORE
Viking Bank barbecue a hit
Wed, 07/22/09
More than 80 people showed up for the West Seattle Viking Bank barbecue event today, July 22.
This is an annual event hosted by the local bank. It was held at 4022 S.W. Alaska St. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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City council candidates discuss West Seattle issues at forum
Wed, 07/22/09
Candidates for Seattle City Council came together on July 21 to discuss issues specifically affecting West Seattle.
Candidates in attendance included:
Position 2: Richard Conlin, David Ginsburg. Position 4: Tosh Tobin, Sally…MORE
City receives stimulus funding for senior meals programs
Wed, 07/22/09
Mayor Greg Nickels has announced the city of Seattle will receive federal stimulus funding to help provide more nutritious meals to low-income seniors at senior centers and community sites, and to deliver meals to home-bound elderly persons.…MORE
