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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The city has created the Green Building Task Force, an advisory panel that will provide recommendations to make homes and businesses more energy efficient and climate-friendly.

Over the next six months, the task force will provide feedback…MORE

To increase safety on Seattle's streets for pedestrians the Seattle City Council added a new feature to the current pedestrian program - pedestrian flags at 17 crosswalk locations.

A spin-off of your average school crossing guard, yellow…MORE

As early as 9 a.m. the smell of baked chicken, fresh egg salad, bubbling turkey-vegetable soup and the vast amounts of colorful fruits and vegetables waft out of Phinney Ridge's St. John's United Lutheran Church kitchen. Makes one wonder what's…MORE