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As the Seattle School District gradually sells off surplus schools to the city and various non-profit groups, many community members are in support of the sales to keep these buildings in their community.

However Chris Jackins, coordinator…MORE

While some businesses in West Seattle suffered in the end of 2008 due to the struggling economy and drastic weather conditions, others fared well and even benefitted from the snow storm.

Several stores reported that while they expected a…MORE

A prayer was made. The sun came out. And with the snip of a bright red ribbon the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center opened its doors for business, pleasure, and a cold lesson in the realities of a tribe being placed back onto a map by those…MORE

A group of local men and woman gather in their swim attire on a January day. Standing on the rocky winter beach of Three Tree Point they begin the countdown.

A voice yells, "...4, 3, 2, 1!" and everyone runs straight for the frigid Puget…MORE

Each year, our community evolves. From smaller issues about community parks to major transportation impacts to this small region of Seattle, the West Seattle Herald has been there to cover it in-depth in order to serve our readers. The new year…MORE

While many area residents slept in on New Year's Day following an eve of merriment, nearly 40 "Polar Bear Swim Club" members headed for the beach. They thrilled and chilled as they raced into, and then quickly out of, the 48.6 degree Alki drink…MORE

A public open house is scheduled Jan. 15 on planned changes to Seacrest Dock and year-round water taxi service for West Seattle.

The year-round service, linking downtown and West Seattle, is slated to begin winter 2010 and will continue to…MORE

A 46-year-old man suspected of stealing from numerous businesses in Ballard in the past few weeks was arrested Dec. 31 near 20th Avenue Northwest and Market Street for an outstanding warrant in Missouri.

According to victims, the man is…MORE

Austin Cantina, which has called itself "Seattle's best TexMex Experience" has closed its doors for good after a little more than a year in Ballard.

"Business crashed right along with the stock market," owner Jefe Birkner told the Ballard…MORE

As 2008 comes to a close, those who know the community well have a few New Year's resolutions in mind to maintain the neighborhood's quality and improve the community.

Looking back at the major stories of the past year, it comes as no…MORE