Longtime Burien resident, Carol Tomlan passed away October 31, 2015 after a sudden illness, surrounded by her family. Carol enjoyed spending time with family and helping others. Carol is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Van Sickel (Jim) and…MORE
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Waskowitz namesake honored at UW game
Tue, 11/10/15
Fritz Waskowitz, the namesake of Camp Waskowitz – Highline School District’s Environmental Education facility, was honored as the Husky Legend at the University of Washington vs Utah football game on Nov. 7. Carolyn Kach, Assistant Director of…MORE
‘Operation Otto’ saves dog once again
Tue, 11/10/15
By Eric Mathison
We were life-long cat owners. Nobody told us how much trouble it is having a dog.
Maybe it is just Otto, our Poodle mix rescue we’ve had for two years now.
There was the time he slipped his leash, ran into…MORE
Shari Sewell stepping down from NW Hope and Healing
Mon, 11/09/15
After 12 years with NW Hope & Healing, Shari Sewell, our talented Executive Director will be stepping away from her role as Executive Director and from daily operations at NW Hope & Healing. Shari’s passion for assisting breast cancer…MORE
County Council takes first action in response to homeless emergency
Mon, 11/09/15
Information provided by King County
Expressing support for tripling the number of beds available in the winter shelter operated by King County is an immediate step in responding to the Local Proclamation of Emergency on homelessness. The…MORE
On the Go Week of 11-9-15
Mon, 11/09/15
Lincoln Park North Play Area Renovation-Public Meeting Southwest Teen Life Center 2801 S.W. Thistle St. Thurs., Nov. 19 join Seattle Parks and Recreation in-house landscape architect & project planner at the Southwest Teen Life Center’s…MORE
SWSHS celebrates "Coming Home to the Homestead" with champagne gala brunch
Sat, 11/07/15
With the theme "Coming Home to the Homestead" The Southwest Seattle Historical Society held it's annual Champagne Gala Brunch at Salty's on Alki Nov. 7. The fund raising event featured an auction led by Fred Northup Jr., a challenge donation…MORE
Shooting incident at 17th and Kenyon SW; No injuries
Fri, 11/06/15
Seattle Police rolled multiple vehicles into action following a report of multiple gun shots being fired near 17th SW and SW Kenyon around 5:45pm Friday Nov. 6.
Police officers combed the area looking for evidence of the incident which…MORE
Suspect arrested in West Seattle arsons
Fri, 11/06/15
Seattle Police arrested a 22 year old Jacob Kokko Thursday night in connection with a series of arsons in West Seattle. He s currently in custody in King County Jail with bail set at $300,000.
Kokko was arrested at a bar near SW Oregon and…MORE
Public Scoping meeting on Terminal 5 set for Nov. 12
Fri, 11/06/15
The Port of Seattle is proposing modifications to the existing marine cargo facilities at Terminal 5 and is preparing and Environmental Impact Statement. The study will evaluate potential impacts to: Earth, Air Water, Plants, Animals, Energy…MORE
