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Continuing the area's building boom, three new developments on California Avenue Southwest are under review by the city planning department, including one developer's third major project here.

BlueStar Management Inc, developers of the…MORE

A few of the area's worst hotspots for speeding drivers and pedestrian safety are getting some attention from city transportation officials who said last week they plan to install "traffic calming" measures and other fixes to help slow traffic…MORE

Completing a 5492 mile journey on bicycles to bring more attention to climate change , Six Sealth high school students and a Gatewood 4th grader were welcomed by a happy crowd of well wishers on April 22nd , Earth Day as they arrived home at…MORE

King County Metro Transit and the City of Seattle claim a "new partnership" will be bringing a big boost for bus riders in West Seattle and White Center within the next three years.

King County Executive Ron Sims has signed an ordinance…MORE

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

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.

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

This fall, the Department of Neighborhoods will be providing free trees for planting on residential streets in Seattle neighborhoods.

Applications are accepted from groups of neighbors and are due on Friday, August 15, 2008.

This is…MORE

Humboldt penguins at the Woodland Park Zoo have outlived their 60-year-old home, and plans are underway to build them a state-of-the-art natural exhibit area.

The zoo is conducting their "Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive",…MORE

Have you always wanted to write a book?

Ballard writer Robert J. Ray is ready to help get your story in print.

Ray is holding a workshop "Start Your Novel Today!" that will be more structured than Ray's "Writing Practice" sessions…MORE