The West Seattle Bridge was closed for about eight hours last Thursday while police investigated an accident scene in which three people died, resulting in a difficult morning commute for West Seattle drivers. The westbound lanes of the bridge…MORE
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And then there were 5
Tue, 06/27/06
After a nationwide search, the Federal Way city council will decide in the next week or so which of five men will be named the next city manager.
As of press time, the city council members were in a "huddle" to make the final decision.…MORE
King Street would be downtown route
Tue, 06/27/06
New details about the Alaskan Way tunnel project indicate West Seattleites would be able to access north and south-oriented downtown streets from a King Street exit, and east-west streets from ground-level Alaskan Way.
These and other West…MORE
Nocturn-owl
Tue, 06/27/06
A barred owl chick yawns while resting in a cottonwood tree in Federal Way. The chick, along with its two siblings, spent most of the afternoon last week resting and waiting on their mother to bring them food.
If you come across any young…MORE
Firefighters watch two Burien homes burn
Tue, 06/20/06
Two homes burned to the ground in Burien and dozens of firefighters stood around and watched.
It was part of a two-day training exercise for the Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department June 2-3.
For the training, two houses near the…MORE
Burien council deals with trust issues
Tue, 06/20/06
Burien Mayor Joan McGilton said the issue of trust was what she heard most clearly during three recent "community conversations" on the potential annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area.
"Does the Burien community trust seven…MORE
Ravenreel Festival seeks to be tradition
Tue, 06/20/06
A walk down the main hall at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center surrounds you with creativity. Art lines the walls while open doors provide a glimpse into workshops, studios and the cluttered offices of community organizations. At the end of the…MORE
Seniors' lunch seeks visitors
Tue, 06/20/06
The West Seattle Senior Center is inviting clientele over for lunch at its newly renovated digs on Southwest Oregon Street. The center's lunch program provides nutritious meals for people over 60 at a suggested confidential donation of $3 a meal…MORE
Too soft on graffiti crime?
Tue, 06/20/06
Assistant city attorney Ed McKenna deals with crime on a regular basis but describes himself as rabid about one in particular - graffiti.
McKenna came to Ballard last week to talk about a trend that some residents worry is on the rise.…MORE
