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by Gwen Davis

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society's (SWSHS) 2014 Champagne Gala Brunch on Sat. was chock-full of vibrance and heritage. Taking place at Salty’s on Alki, with panoramic views of the Puget Sound and bright, blue skies to…MORE

A pickup truck driven by a female was heading west on SW 21st when a Volkswagen behind her attempted to pass, and according to the female driver, it side swiped her truck, pushing it on to a rock wall.

The VW spun out and came to a stop,…MORE

When A Terrible Beauty Irish Pub closed in West Seattle in June it was unclear what would happen in the building at 4752 California Ave. SW. The former owners faced personal and financial issues that forced the closure of all of their restaurants…MORE

The Department of Planning and Development announced six new land use applications, four decisions and two Design Review Early Design Guidance Meetings for major projects.

Among these applications is a rash of row housing in Fremont, a 14…MORE

UPDATE 1:35 p.m. Nov. 7 The fire has been reported by Seattle Fire Department as a $250,000 loss.

UPDATE 9:00am Nov. 7 An 80 year old man, who suffered burns over 95% of his body from an apartment fire near Fremont, has died according to…MORE

The King County Housing Authority has been awarded rental subsidies from HUD that will enable it to support 33 formerly homeless veterans at the Multi-Service Center Federal Way Veterans Project that will break ground next month. The vouchers,…MORE

More than 500 Oregon spotted frogs reared at Woodland Park Zoo were released last week into marshy wetlands at a protected site in Pierce County.

The frogs were collected from wetlands as eggs and placed at the zoo for hatching and rearing…MORE

A land use permit for the proposed 3-story, 20,000 square foot plus medical services office, Clearview Eye and laser Clinic for 7520 35th Ave. SW has been filed with the Department of Planning and Development. It is project number 3017306.

Students in Seattle Public Schools are coming home hungry and with full lunch boxes each day as a result of new cuts by the district to lunch and recess times, Seattle parents have discovered. Children participating in the Free & Reduced Meal…MORE

UPDATE Nov. 16 The Westy Sports and Spirits has confirmed their official opening date, Wednesday, Nov. 26. It's been a long time coming but finally the doors will open. They posted on their Facebook page the following:

"Wednesday Nov. 26th…MORE