King County Council chairman Dow Constantine, a West Seattle native, has announced that he will be running against fellow council member Larry Phillips for King County Executive.
“I spent two weeks talking to family, friends and advisors…MORE
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Council members to run against each other for executive spot
Thu, 02/19/09
King County Council chairman Dow Constantine, a West Seattle native, has announced that he will be running against fellow council member Larry Phillips for King County Executive.
“I spent two weeks talking to family, friends and advisors…MORE
Initiative aims to put new jail to public vote
Thu, 02/19/09
A group of citizens, calling themselves the Committee for Fairness in Public Safety, have organized an initiative in an attempt to stop the city from building a new jail site.
If enacted, Initiative 100 would require the City to publicly…MORE
Ballard Blocks go big with new sign
Thu, 02/19/09
The Ballard Blocks development, located just east of the Ballard Bridge, installed an identifying sign Feb. 18 that has the size and location to become a new distinguishing feature of the neighborhood's skyline.
The sign is located on the…MORE
Viaduct open house tonight
Thu, 02/19/09
The Washington Department of Transportation, King County, and the City of Seattle will host an open house Feb. 24 at Madison Middle School about the plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall.
The event will last from 5:30 to 7:…MORE
Viaduct open house tonight
Thu, 02/19/09
The Washington Department of Transportation, King County, and the City of Seattle will host an open house tonight at Adams Elementary School about the plan to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall.
The event will last from 5:30 to 7:…MORE
Car prowls on the rise
Wed, 02/18/09
Lt. Steve Paulsen, of the Southwest Precinct, has reported that while December 2008 had relatively low crime statistics, in the month of January saw a spike in local crime including 147 car prowls.
The increase could be explained by…MORE
Sealth students chosen to attend national gala
Wed, 02/18/09
Two Chief Sealth High students, along with four others from Seattle Public Schools, has been selected to attend the National Academy Foundation’s Annual Gala in New York City on Feb. 24 through 26.
The prestigious event will be held at…MORE
Ballard student chosen to attend national gala
Wed, 02/18/09
Rachel Dejneka, a junior at Ballard High School, along with five other Seattle Public School students, has been selected to attend the National Academy Foundation’s Annual Gala in New York City on Feb. 24 through 26.
The prestigious event…MORE
When to call 911
Wed, 02/18/09
At the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on Feb. 17 Greg Schmidt, director of the Seattle Police Department’s 911 Communication Department, spoke with community about when it’s appropriate to call 911 and how to respond to poor…MORE
