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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.

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

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

After their first meeting with Seattle Department of Transportation and acquiring more than 30 planters earlier this month, the East Ballard Community Association has made progress on its “beautification project” that they hope will create more…MORE

Seattle Public School is hosting several bridge programs during the summer, including at West Seattle and Chief Sealth high schools, to help eighth-grade students prepare for their transition to ninth-grade and a new high school environment

On August 18, voters in the King County Primary Election will have an opportunity to support or reject the Seattle City Council approved “green fee” on shopping bags when they vote the city’s Referendum 1.

The American Chemistry Council,…MORE

Environmental concerns and labor rights were the primary issues driving the endorsements by the 34th District Democrats, according to chair district officer, Tim Nuse.

Endorsements were made at a July 8 meeting attended by 200 members.…MORE

The shelter, known as Nickelsville, has been posted a 72-hour notice to vacate by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Residents of a south Seattle homeless nearly 4-acre encampment on state-owned property at 2nd Avenue…MORE

On Wednesday, July 22, up to 10,000 spectators are expected to line the streets for the Greenwood Seafair Parade.

The children’s division of the parade gets underway at 6 p.m., with the main parade starting at 6:30 p.m.  

Parade…MORE

Last month saw the start of grading work to prepare the foundation for the new Denny International Middle School and the new galleria. The contractor removed the remaining portables and the new gas service was turned on.

This month, July,…MORE