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
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VIDEO: Pet Rodeo and Snooty Walk requires a Woof
Sun, 04/20/08
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
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
City to provide free trees to residents
Tue, 04/15/08
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
Raising 'pennies for penguins'
Tue, 04/15/08
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
Frustrated novelists, apply here
Tue, 04/15/08
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
No legislative bid for Scheckler
Tue, 04/15/08
Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler publicly announced on April 10 that he will not run for a vacant legislative seat in the 33rd District.
Sheckler said last month he was exploring the possibility of running for the seat in the House of…MORE
Cruise season now underway
Tue, 04/15/08
The 2008 cruise season got underway April 1 and will bring new ships and more economic benefits to the region, says the Port of Seattle.
The cruise business has grown exponentially since 1999, when just six ships and 6,600 passengers…MORE
Two Des Moines residents named as heroes
Tue, 04/15/08
Des Moines residents Daniel Castillo and Justin Moser were honored recently by the American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties as three of its 2008 "Everyday Heroes."
Castillo, Moser and 16 other "Everyday People, Everyday Heroes…MORE
