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The 34th District Democratic Organization held an exciting meeting at the Hall at Fauntleroy on Jan. 14, electing new officers to serve for 2009-2010. In separate action the same evening the Democrats overwhelmingly endorsed Sherril Huff for…MORE

The Seattle Parks Department plans to appoint a Citizen Oversight Committee at the end of February for the renewed Pro Parks Levy and presented the Seattle City Council with actions and steps they've taken so far for the levy's implementation.…MORE

"Never again" seemed to be the battle cry uttered by city and county representatives of departments of transportation, utilities, and law enforcement at a recent public forum, there to assure the public that snow and ice removal will be better…MORE

The fire that was sparked last Friday morning at the Alki Homestead Restaurant will likely keep the historic building closed for at least six months, according to co-owner Tom Lin.

The fire, which is thought to be caused by too many…MORE

The Seattle City Council laid out its goals for 2009 under three overarching themes - fostering safe communities, fairly investing public resources and building a livable city.

A number of the 15 priorities set forward by the council at…MORE

Several events are happening in West Seattle to celebrate the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States

West 5 is celebrating inauguration day with Happy Hour all day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and $4 bloody Mary'…MORE

After our article "A Half-Century of Happiness for the Olsens," appeared in our West Seattle Herald 12-29-08 issue, an Olsen family member contacted us to point out the following inaccuracies.

Jerry Olsen, Ken and Donna's son, is an…MORE

With the holiday season behind us, gift giving is no longer the first thing on most peoples' minds. Unfortunately that means fewer donated items on the shelves of food banks this time of year.

Thanks to the Park West Skilled Nursing Center…MORE

Have you heard? Have you seen? Basketball referees are "whistling pink" in January.

Through January 24, basketball officials throughout King County will blow PINK WHISTLES at all high school, junior high, and middle school games. The goal…MORE

Jan. 18 at approximately 3:21 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Southwest Dawson Street to a report that someone had just shot up a house.

The caller reported hearing several shots hitting his house and a car driving away from…MORE