As condominium and apartment projects continue their upward sweep from West Seattle's commercial corridors, business owners along California Avenue already weathered in change are making the best of a situation some think might eventually hurt…MORE
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Control of megahouses considered by Council
Mon, 08/25/08
The Seattle City Council's proposed "Megahouse Legislation" will be debated in a public hearing on Sept. 22 and could take effect as early as November of this year.
In response to community outcry against new, massive homes that tower over…MORE
Search on for Scouts at 1st Liberty statue dedication
Mon, 08/25/08
The weather was cool, the sky overcast the day the Alki Statue of Liberty was originally dedicated. A crowd of people, a "parade of a thousand" crowded around the statue. Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts stood in packs on the boardwalk with their troop…MORE
New leader hired for Volunteer Chore
Mon, 08/18/08
Volunteer Chore Services - a nonprofit that has provided chore assistance for seniors throughout Seattle since 1981 - hired a new West Region volunteer coordinator in June.
Kerrie Carbary, the recent hire, says she is eager to expand the…MORE
Fundraiser set for Youngstown
Mon, 08/18/08
Young people from West Seattle to White Center have found a hub for self-expression at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, with the Delridge facility becoming home to several different after school arts programs aimed at connecting the local…MORE
Democrats support transit vote
Mon, 08/18/08
West Seattle Democrats have "overwhelmingly" voted to support the November ballot measure "Mass Transit Now."
The project, supported by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels but opposed by King County Executive Ron Sims would add 36 miles of light…MORE
She's a black belt champ
Mon, 08/18/08
West Seattle's Tamela Thomas, a Red Belt, became the "female under Black Belt" grand champion in the 2008 Tang Soo Do World Championships.
Eleven students ranging from ages 9 to 48 represented Master Steve Elmore's Evergreen Tang Soo Do…MORE
Bias crime report issued
Mon, 08/18/08
The Seattle auditor has finished a comprehensive audit of how the city, including the Police Department, handles bias crimes.
The audit shows the city adequately addressing bias crimes but notes that there is room for improvement in…MORE
J.P. Patches statue unveiled in Fremont
Mon, 08/18/08
Children's television performer JP Patches and his longtime co-star Gertrude were honored with the unveiling of a statue in their likeness on Sunday August 17th at Solstice Plaza in Fremont. A committee was formed 2 and half years ago to collect…MORE
Independent markets seek repeal of city's bag fee
Mon, 08/18/08
Although the Seattle City Council has approved a 20-cent fee on all disposable shopping bags, the Washington Food Industry is attempting to give its consumers a choice with a referendum that could put the issue to a public vote.
"We agree…MORE
