Amongst the number of apartments and condos popping up in Ballard, Ballard Apartments, LLC, an affiliate of the Pacific Northwest division of Trammell Crow Residential, has announced the completion of its construction of Leva on Market apartments…MORE
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Two West Seattle students qualify for international competition
Mon, 03/23/09
Two students from marketing programs at West Seattle High have qualified to participate in the International Career Development Conference to be held April 28 to May 2 in Anaheim, Calif .
Students from the three Seattle high schools,…MORE
Housing, economy bad here but could be worse
Mon, 03/23/09
Though Seattle's housing and economic situation are not good, it's not as dire as some parts of the country, said experts in the industries at a panel discussion in front of the Seattle City Council Monday.
Susan Greenwald, director of…MORE
Historical board urges preservation of Homestead
Mon, 03/23/09
The Southwest Seattle Historical Society, which runs the Log House Museum in Alki, is urging the preservation of the land-marked 100-year-old Alki Homestead Restaurant, previously Fir Lodge, since the January fire that damaged the building has…MORE
Viaduct re-opened, report due by end of month
Sun, 03/22/09
State transportation department maintenance crews re-opened the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Battery Street Tunnel a few minutes before 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22.
The Battery Street Tunnel was scheduled to be closed until 5 a.m. tomorrow, but…MORE
White Center Food Bank adds another distribution day
Sat, 03/21/09
The White Center Food Bank is now open the third Saturday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Their first Saturday was today, March 21 and 28 families were served.
The staff and volunteers said that number will greatly increase as word…MORE
Mayor requests ethics review of possible transportation department misconduct
Fri, 03/20/09
Mayor Greg Nickels today requested an Ethics and Elections Commission investigation into allegations that preferential treatment regarding snow removal was given to his, and Deputy Mayor Tim Ceis' West Seattle neighborhood during the December…MORE
Future uncertain for businesses on Conner property
Fri, 03/20/09
Despite the current economy, the Alaska Junction is considered a thriving business district with shoppers and diners visiting from across the city. But for businesses located on the Conner Homes property their future in West Seattle is uncertain…MORE
Reminder: March 30 kicks off new recycling program, trash pick-up days
Fri, 03/20/09
Starting March 30, Seattle Public Utilities will offer new recycling services with added options for glass, paper, food waste, electronics, oil, plastics and more. The recycling program aims to help the city divert 60 percent of all generated…MORE
Food Bank discontinues meal program
Fri, 03/20/09
The Ballard Food Bank board decided to discontinue the food bank’s meal program at the Calvary Lutheran Church and has plans to reconsider the program once they find a new building.
“We don’t have the capacity to police that big of an area…MORE
