When Vera Johnson purchased the Village Green Perennial Nursery on 26th SW near White Center in 2003 she saw the business, first established in the 70’s by Teresa Romedo and Bob Berridge, as something she could transform and grow. The 1 3/4 acre…MORE
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Burien City Council Reschedules C.A.R.E.S. Contract Extension Discussion
Fri, 04/29/16
By Michele Smith As we first reported on April 15th, the Burien City Council voted down an amendment that would extend Burien’s animal control organization, C.A.R.E.S past August 2016. Council member Berkowitz cited community concerns and regret…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Major drug bust made in Burien: $150,000 cash, Heroin and Meth seized
Fri, 04/29/16
information from King County Sheriff
In the early morning hours of April 29, 2016, Burien Police detectives recovered over a pound of heroin, four pounds of crystal methamphetamine, several firearms, and about $150,000 cash in the service…MORE
Alaskan Way Viaduct closes April 29 -- here is what you need to know
Thu, 04/28/16
By Gwen Davis The Alaskan Way Viaduct will close at 12:01 Friday. It will remain closed for two weeks. Around 90,000 drivers and 30,000 transit riders will need to make other plans. Congestion is expected to spread for dozens of miles. This…MORE
Council member Lisa Herbold writes an open letter to the Port of Seattle about Terminal 5 shore power and noise
Thu, 04/28/16
Council member Lisa Herbold in her email to constituents talked about a letter she wrote regarding the fate of the T-5 Terminal in West Seattle. Herbold wrote:
"Tucked behind the Chelan Café, Terminal 5 (T5) has sat empty since late 2014…MORE
White Center's new library is a shiny gem in town
Thu, 04/28/16
by June McKivor
We’re moving again! The White Center Library is moving to its new building on 107th and 14th SW. As we celebrate the opening of our new library, we in the Library Guild have also been thinking about its past, about how…MORE
Sea-Tac Airport neighbors get close-up view of environmental efforts
Thu, 04/28/16
To celebrate Earth Day, the Port of Seattle hosted residents from nearby communities to get a close up view of the many programs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has in place to protect and improve the environment. Sea-Tac airport neighbors…MORE
Sea-Tac’s Wildlife Management & Conservation program celebrates 40th anniversary with community open house on Wednesday May 4
Thu, 04/28/16
The Port of Seattle is throwing a party and neighbors are invited to celebrate Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s 40th anniversary of its Wildlife Management and Conservation program. The day-long event on Wednesday, May 4 will include…MORE
Two year old rape case solved with DNA
Wed, 04/27/16
By Lindsay Peyton
A two-year old case has been solved with the help of a DNA test performed earlier this month.
Oscar Luis Urbina, a resident of West Seattle, was arrested on March 7 for raping a 36-year old woman at his home on…MORE
Sound Transit seeks input for light rail plan
Tue, 04/26/16
By Lindsay Peyton
Area residents gathered at West Seattle High School tonight to weigh in on the Sound Transit’s plan to extend light rail throughout the city.
The Sound Transit 3 Draft Plan, or ST3, would take an estimated 25…MORE
