On Saturday, April 19, the Junior class of West Seattle High School held its 2nd annual "Pet Rodeo & Snooty Walk" at Hiawatha Park from 2-4 pm. Events included "Cutest Couple," comprised of either a pair of dogs, or a dog and owner, "Fastest…MORE
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Spring Snow Friday night in West Seattle
Sat, 04/19/08
Corn snow fell briefly on Friday evening on Gatewood Hill in West Seattle, with no accumulation. Other parts of Seattle, and north of Seattle did see some accumulation though the unusual cold weather for April was not expected to last.
MORECesar Chavez Park dedicated in South Park
Fri, 04/18/08
Cesar Chavez Park opened grandly April 17 with an architectural and musical dedication honoring its namesake, the famous civil rights activist and labor organizer for the farm worker. The site is on a fifth acre lot on 7th Avenue South and…MORE
St. Alphonsus school held first health fair
Tue, 04/15/08
St. Alphonsus Parish School held its first health fair, a four-day event celebrating good nutrition, exercise, hand washing, vision care, germ avoidance, and "blood and guts."
That ear-catching theme boasted interactive anatomical exhibits…MORE
Car costs up to 54.1 cents a mile
Tue, 04/15/08
An American Automotive Association study shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile.
"While the cost of some driving expenses…MORE
Dickerson pushed toy law
Tue, 04/15/08
Mary Lou Dickerson was a main proponent in safe toy legislation she sponsored in the Legislature which was passed signed into law by Gov. Christine Gregoire.
The Washington state Democrat who represents Ballard, sponsored the Children's…MORE
Zoning code to be 'simplified'
Tue, 04/15/08
The city's Department of Planning and Development is putting the final touches on a proposal that would increase height limits and change development standards in areas zoned multifamily, which make up much of residential Ballard and Crown Hill…MORE
A 'calming' Alki sidewalk plan
Tue, 04/15/08
Despite some restiveness over a new sidewalk plan for the Alki Point Place area, many of the 70 Alki area residents at a recent meeting seemed to accept the city's changes and modifications.
A man whom other media said was going to sue,…MORE
Parks seeks to buy Webster
Tue, 04/15/08
Since Ballard's Webster Park in the Sunset Hill neighborhood was classified last summer as "surplus" by property owners Seattle Public Schools, it's being marketed to the city's Park's Department, which has maintained it for several years.
…MORELawless gets award for service
Tue, 04/15/08
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce honored three of its members for high achievement and leadership that helped shape the West Seattle community.
The event took place at their April 9 breakfast at Salty's. Sun and sentiment poured…MORE
