The United States Navy Blue Angels maneuvered with that unmistakable roar over and through downtown Seattle, and even flew over West Seattle Friday for the 2008 Seafair Festival. Friday was their practice show, while their official show is…MORE
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Alki Avenue to be car-free
Thu, 07/31/08
Alki Avenue from California Way Southwest around Alki Beach to the south end of 63rd at Beach Drive from noon until 6 p.m. will be "car-free," Sunday, Sept. 7.
One lane will be coned off for the Water Taxi Shuttle and to provide access for…MORE
Jail siting forum provided more chances for feedback
Tue, 07/29/08
The City of Seattle made its case at South Seattle Community College for the potential siting of a new municipal jail for misdeameanor offenders on July 26th. The forum was one of a series of public forums on where to site such a facility. The…MORE
It's easy riding for the Westenders
Tue, 07/29/08
When a tight cluster of 40 scooters whir down California Avenue on a pleasant weekend morning these quaint two-wheelers of pink, powder blue, mustard yellow and rosy red look about as menacing as a parade of grinning Golden Retrievers and just as…MORE
SeaTac claymator looking for next big thing after Zappa
Tue, 07/29/08
Hidden in a small garage in an obscure and wooded corner of SeaTac are miniature cities and gardens inhabited by countless people, many smaller than your pinky finger.
These are the clay creations of 60-year-old animator, Bruce Bickford.…MORE
Seattle first in the nation to impose bag fees
Mon, 07/28/08
Get ready to pay for those disposal bags at local stores.
Monday July, 28 the City Council voted to impose a fee on disposable shopping bags to encourage residents to bring their own reusable ones.
A separate ordinance also bans…MORE
Symphony Summer Camp strikes a chord with kids
Mon, 07/28/08
Federal Way Symphony's Music Camp was a summer music experience filled with fun, plus knowledge. Musicians Todd Zimberg and Lonnie Mardis conducted the annual camp, held July 15 through 19.
The students experienced four days of exploring…MORE
Ballard SeafoodFest was Feastive
Mon, 07/28/08
Last weekend's 34th Annual SeafoodFest in Ballard was a feast for the eyes, ears, and of course, stomach, as musicians on accordions, electric guitars, and banjos serenaded thousands who shopped the colorful booths and ate salmon, seafood crepes…MORE
Des Moines Marina dredging first major master plan step
Mon, 07/28/08
Bids for a marina maintenance dredging project have been requested by the City of Des Moines. The deadline for contractors to submit their bids is Aug. 14 at 2 p.m.
"It's a fairly simple project. It's not complicated at all - just…MORE
Ballard Night Out next week
Mon, 07/28/08
East Ballard August Night Out Potlucks on Tuesday August 5 at 6 p.m. The East Ballard Community Association, in association with the 14th Ave NW Visioning Project, are closing down 2 blocks on 14th Ave NW (between NW 59th and 60th and between NW…MORE
