The Seattle Public Library system will be closed Monday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Sept. 4 due to citywide budget cuts. All libraries will be closed for the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 5. Regular Library operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 6…MORE
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King County postpones vote on car tab fee for transit
Tue, 07/26/11
The King County was expected to vote on the $20 Congestion Reduction Charge on Monday, July 25, but after hearing from hundreds of transit riders, the Council chose to delay a vote on the proposed vehicle license fee intended to prevent dramatic…MORE
Q & A with Brandi Carlile
Mon, 07/25/11
Brandi Carlile will appear twice on stage of the Woodland Park Zoo's ZooTunes series in the coming weeks. An extra performance was added after the first performance, scheduled for July 29, sold out within hours of the tickets going on sale.…MORE
I dag er vi alle norske: Nordic Heritage Museum to hold vigil for victims of the Norway tragedy
Mon, 07/25/11
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the Nordic Heritage Museum will hold a vigil for the victims of last week's tragedy in Norway.
Honorary Consul of Norway, Kim Nesselquist, will present to stand in a moment of silence and offer prayers.…MORE
Card Kingdom and Cafe Mox create a home away from home for Seattle's gamers
Mon, 07/25/11
By Chris Foster, Intern.
Magic is happening on Leary Avenue. With the opening of Card Kingdom, gamers from all over Seattle now have a place to call home.
Card Kingdom — which is the retail store for Cardkingdom.com, one of the top…MORE
Veteran reporter, Barry Mitzman, to host 'Ask the Mayor'
Mon, 07/25/11
For the next three months, Seattle Channel's Ask the Mayor will be hosted by the award-winning veteran journalist Barry Mitzman.
Mitzman is currently the Director of Seattle University’s Center for Strategic Communications and previously…MORE
Karoline Morrison launches memoir
Sat, 07/23/11
Karoline Morrison, owner of the old Carnegie Library, officially launched her book, "Twilight of the Blondes", last night with a party at Harbor Steps in downtown Seattle.
It was an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, laughter and fashion as…MORE
Festivals, food, fitness and fun in Seattle this weekend
Fri, 07/22/11
Summer is here all right and this weekend is packed with fun activities and events throughout Seattle. There's something for all ages and talents so check the listing below for the scoop.
Friday, July 22:
Capitol Hill Block Party 3…MORE
Still spots and sponsorship opportunities available for the Ballard Chamber annual golf tournament
Fri, 07/22/11
The Ballard Chamber annual Mel E. Conway Memorial Golf Tournament is coming up on Thursday, August 18, 2011. This is an important fundraiser for the Chamber and enables the Chamber office to be open full time and serve as a great resource for the…MORE
Fireworks show around Shilshole on Saturday
Fri, 07/22/11
On Saturday, July 23, between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks display happening in the Shilshole Bay Marina area on Puget Sound. This is for a private wedding.
Orion Pyrotechnics is putting on the display and send out…MORE
