According to the Gallup organization 50% of small businesses fail within five years. They point out that the primary reason they either succeed or fail is the business owner. That means Cary Kemp, owner of Pizzeria 22 in the Admiral District is…MORE
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Brief Fauntleroy Expressway on-ramp closure Thursday evening
Mon, 06/27/16
information from SDOT
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers in West Seattle that the on-ramp from surface Spokane Street onto the eastbound direction of the Fauntleroy Expressway (adjacent to the Nucor plant)…MORE
'Up' house owners still planning fate of property as Macefield Music Festival celebrates fourth year
Mon, 06/27/16
The Macefield Music Festival is in its fourth year in Ballard and recently announced its line-up. Meanwhile, the reason for the festivities, a tribute to Edith Macefield holding out on selling her home in the face of gentrification and…MORE
On the Go Week of 6-27-16
Mon, 06/27/16
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206.937.7169 Starting July 1, All items with blue tags are half price starting July 1 and, in anticipation of the July 4 holiday, choose a flag at the cash register to determine your discount on any one…MORE
Lisa Herbold part of effort to prevent 'citizen journalism' from becoming the norm in Seattle
Mon, 06/27/16
Following a 3-0 vote to defend quality broadcast news by the Seattle Civil Gender Equity, Safe Communities, and New Americans Committee on June 22, Council members Kshama Sawant and Lisa Herbold along with a coalition of community and labor…MORE
ROBERT G. SHIFFER
Mon, 06/27/16
Bob Shiffer passed away peacefully in his sleep June 3, 2016 after battling declining health issues for many months. He was 84. A force to be reckoned with, in business or personal, he was salt of the earth mid-western stock; shrewd and keen of…MORE
Lane Closure on 8th Ave SW and SW Barton St Thursday, June 30 – Friday, July 1
Mon, 06/27/16
information from SDOT
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers in West Seattle that crews will be paving 8th Avenue SW between SW Barton Street and SW Cambridge Street this week. This work is weather dependent.…MORE
Clay Eals named parade honoree
Mon, 06/27/16
The West Seattle Grand Parade organization has named Clay Eals, Executive Director of the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, the recipient of the 2016 Orville Rummel Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Community. Eals will be honored during…MORE
Woman stabbed near South 120th; Suspect in custody
Sat, 06/25/16
The King County Sheriff's office said via Twitter that a woman was found stabbed near South 120th and DesMoines Memorial Dr.
Female suspect at scene and in custody. The victim was taken to Harborview Hospital with a serious injury.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Seafair Pirates storm the beach (again) and a good time was had by all
Sat, 06/25/16
In true pirate tradition the Seafair Pirates stormed the beach at Alki on June 25, to the delight of thousands who came down to sunny Alki Beach for the annual event.
Landing at 1:30 the scurvey crew sang songs, made fierce faces,…MORE
