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
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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.
MORECity 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
East Ballard moving ahead with planters for beautification project
Wed, 07/22/09
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
Summer program aims to ease high school transition
Wed, 07/22/09
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
…MOREPlastics industry contributes $500,000 to stop shopping bag fee
Tue, 07/21/09
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
Democratic endorsement based on labor, environment
Tue, 07/21/09
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
Nickelsville told to vacate
Tue, 07/21/09
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
Greenwood Seafair Parade Wednesday to close streets
Tue, 07/21/09
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
