Seattle joins over 125 cities worldwide in a march to raise international awareness of the effect that illegal poaching of ivory and horn is having on elephants and rhinos. As a result of increased demand for these illegal body parts, these…MORE
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Smokey Brights 'Taste For Blood' record release show at Tractor Tavern Nov. 15
Wed, 10/01/14
Dynamic, fun, and unafraid, Smokey Brights shine a powerful light on their dark side with Taste For Blood. Slated for a November 11th release, with Taste For Blood Smokey Brights have embraced the unknown and found something bigger, expansive,…MORE
Fremont designated as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods
Wed, 10/01/14
The American Planning Association (APA) today announced that Fremont in Seattle, Washington has earned the designation as one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2014 and Rainier Vista has earned the designation as one of 10 Great Public Spaces for…MORE
Holman Road NW Paving Project Nears Completion
Wed, 10/01/14
The Seattle Department of Transportation will install the last portion of striping for the Holman Road NW Paving Project this weekend. This work will take place between 7 AM and 5 PM on Friday, Oct. 3, with possible additional work on Saturday,…MORE
Update: Fire in Fremont destroys metal workshop
Tue, 09/30/14
Update: September 30, 5:31 p.m.
Seattle Fire Department spokesperson, Kyle Moore, said that the flames were pouring out of the sides of the building by the time firefighters arrived at approximately 12:05 p.m.
“It was a defensive…MORE
Seattle Firefighters Hit the Books to Promote Children’s Literacy
Tue, 09/30/14
Information from the City of Seattle
The Seattle Fire Department is partnering with the Seattle Public Library for a reading program aimed at increasing literacy, and raising awareness of home fire safety. The Firefighter Story Times at…MORE
Fishermen's Fall Festival to celebrate the fleet's safe return, honors those lost at sea
Tue, 09/30/14
The 26th Annual Fishermen's Fall Festival will be welcoming the North Pacific fishing fleet home Saturday, October 4. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. the public is invited to Fishermen’s Terminal to taste this year’s harvest, welcome home the fishers and…MORE
Update: Male rescued from waters off Shilshole Marina
Mon, 09/29/14
UPDATE: September 30, 8:10 a.m.
Seattle Fire Department confirmed that the male was unresponsive and undergoing CPR en route to Harborview Hospital. Details of his conditions have not been released.
Bystanders found the man in the…MORE
Antique Appraisal Fundraiser planned to help Ballard NW Senior Center
Mon, 09/29/14
Locally based, Northwest Senior Care, has coordinated antique appraisal fundraisers at community senior centers across King County in an attempt to alleviate the pressure of their often limited operational budgets. Ballard NW Senior Center is one…MORE
Sound Transit to study Sand Point Crossing— A direct rail link between U District and Kirkland
Mon, 09/29/14
In July, Seattle Subway published stories advocating for Sound Transit to study a direct rail corridor connecting North Seattle to the Eastside via a crossing of Lake Washington. This Sand Point Crossing would connect Ballard, the University…MORE
