Supporters for the Junction Plaza Park, located on the northwest corner of 42nd Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street, are working under a tight deadline to raise the funds necessary to complete the park. Without significant funds and…MORE
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Reminder: Fremont Bridge to close March 15
Mon, 03/02/09
The Seattle Department of Transportation will close the Fremont Bridge early Sunday morning, March 15 to all traffic, vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians, from 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m., in time for the St. Patrick’s Day Dash.
During the repair…MORE
Ballard, Greenwood events celebrate "Seattle Summer Streets"
Mon, 03/02/09
In April and May two local events will aim to get people out of their cars to explore the neighborhoods.
To celebrate "Seattle Summer Streets," the Greenwood and Phinney Ridge Chamber of Commerce are organizing a car-free street on…MORE
Bardahl Oil celebrates 70 years in Ballard
Mon, 03/02/09
If you have ever traveled across the Ballard Bridge at night, you have seen the colorful neon sign that tells passersby to “Add Bardahl- Add It To Your Oil.” This sign, which has been lighting up the Ballard skies since 1953, is perched atop the…MORE
Parks, animal shelter increase enforcement of off-leash violations
Mon, 03/02/09
The Seattle Parks and Recreation announced last week a partnership with the Seattle Animal Shelter to step up enforcement of dog off-leash violations in several parks. The increased enforcement is part of an effort to raise awareness about the…MORE
Knox says cop misread yoga move
Mon, 03/02/09
From Scotland to Seattle, stories saturated the mainstream media last weekend with the headline, “Police: Knox did cartwheels after murder.”
The reports were referring to Italian police investigators who stated in court that Amanda Knox “…MORE
Blood cancer cure fundraiser this Sunday
Mon, 03/02/09
The Rocksport Bar and Grill, 4209 S.W. Alaska St., is hosting an evening of jazz to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society March 8, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
It's hosted by public radio host Paige Hansen with a suggested donation of $15 per…MORE
New group for stay-at-home dads
Mon, 03/02/09
West Seattleite Eric Renn is hoping stay-at-home dads in the area will want to join a group he's formed to develop "a resource and community for stay-at-home dads."
Fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved…MORE
Homeless shelter postponed
Sun, 03/01/09
The move-in date for a planned SHARE shelter at the vacant Calvary Lutheran Church at 7002 23rd Ave. N.W. has been postponed by four weeks. The original move-in date was Feb. 28.
On Feb. 26, community members met with SHARE representatives…MORE
Gain returns as a leader in local real estate
Sun, 03/01/09
On the morning of Feb. 25, Mike Gain put on a suit for the first time in five years. Almost forgetting to tie his shoes before walking out the door, the morning routine seemed unfamiliar to Gain until he walked through the doors of the Prudential…MORE
