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"A-board signs are illegal," was the mantra at Wednesday night's monthly Southwest District Council meeting held at the South Seattle Community Center.

The initial focus of the meeting was guest Barbara Gray representing the Seattle…MORE

Teachers, parents and students all gathered outside Seattle School District headquarters on June 3 to protest the recent layoff of 172 teachers across the district, including 20 from West Seattle schools.

The rally occurred while…MORE

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced legislation today calling for federal recognition of the Duwamish Tribe.

The bill’s introduction came on the same day the House voted to extend federal recognition to Virginia Tribes; in recognizing…MORE

The freighter Marit Maersk, a 1,150 foot 9,000 TEU (20-foot equivalent unit ship), arrived Wednesday afternoon at Seattle's Terminal 18 on Harbor Island.

According to Port of Seattle spokesperson Peter McGraw, the Marit Maersk and just…MORE

While the Admiral neighborhood’s new barbecue restaurant was originally scheduled to open on June 1, Brickyard BBQ now plans to open one month later on July 1.

Ryan Ackerson, who will be the restaurants’ chef, blames the delay on the…MORE

As the Mayor Greg Nickels Pedestrian Master Plan nears its final draft, Broadview residents are concerned their pedestrian needs are being overlooked.

The plan, among other elements, determined which neighborhoods need sidewalks, improved…MORE

As a thank you to volunteers who have dedicated their time to creating a "playscape" at California Place Park, project organizers will host a celebration on June 20.

Community members will gather at California Place Park, on California…MORE

Approximately 50 Ballard business owners came together June 2 to listen to the pitch for Tuesdays in Ballard and share ideas about how to boost business in the neighborhood.

The Tuesdays in Ballard Task Force is planning a summer-long…MORE

In March 2008 the FBI estimated that 10,000 gang members and associates were operating in King County. Their presence has been easily noticed in West Seattle, especially since the May 1 shooting on Alki Beach.

In response to the local…MORE

The Crown Hill Business Association is inviting neighbors and local business owners for a crime prevention and community safety meeting on Monday, June 15 at the Journey Church, 9204 11th Ave. N.W.

The objective of the community meeting is…MORE