Former White Center Chamber of Commerce President Mark Ufkes is leader of the Polar Bear swim as he calls it, (though not many people actually swim) on January 1 at Alki Beach.
"The Polar Bear swim every January 1 is a great way to wash…MORE
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Reader Report: Metro Bus on C Line windshield smashed on viaduct
Thu, 12/26/13
The Metro C Line bus was impacted by an unknown object at 7:55 pm Thursday night as it was headed southbound on the Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99, according to reader Michael Minch. The object smashed into and "nearly broke through" Minch said. He…MORE
2nd Design Review Board meeting set for 114 unit apts. at 3078 Avalon Way
Thu, 12/26/13
The 2nd Design Review Board meeting for the proposal to construct a 102 unit apartment building at 3078 Avalon Way S.W. will take place at the West Seattle Senior Center 4217 S.W. Oregon Street on Jan. 16 at 8pm. The last meeting on the project…MORE
Morgan Junction murder trial of Lovett James Chambers set to begin Jan. 6
Tue, 12/24/13
The trial of Lovett James Chambers aka Cidrick Mann is scheduled to get underway Jan. 6, 2014, according to court records almost 2 full years after the murder of Michael Travis Hood. According to the documents filed on Dec. 20 Chambers charge was…MORE
Ferry District announces contract with Bellingham ship builder to replace aging water taxi fleet
Mon, 12/23/13
information from King County
The King County Ferry District announced today a contract has been signed with Bellingham-based All American Marine to design and build two new water taxis to replace its pair of 25 year-old leased vessels.…MORE
On the Go - Week of 12-23-13
Mon, 12/23/13
Evening Christmas Window Display “Touch of Glass” window Located across the street from Jim Wiley Center Plaza 9800 8th Ave. S.W. Greenbridge Area December evenings from 5-9 p.m. An old fashioned Christmas window display with lighted houses and…MORE
Metro responds to Westwood transit hub concerns; Walkthrough planned for Dec. 30
Mon, 12/23/13
In a letter sent last week to Mayor Elect Ed Murray, the Westwood/Roxhill/Arbor Heights Community Council (WRAHCC) expressed concerns about crime in the area, transit issues and offered suggestions for how they might be addressed.
Now the…MORE
Last minute Christmas gift for around $20? Why not buy a subscription?
Mon, 12/23/13
As the big day approaches, many retailers will tell you about stocking stuffers and other last minute gift ideas.
We'd like to suggest that for many people, reading and keeping up with the community is important, and for thousands of…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Winterfire lit up a soggy solstice in White Center
Sat, 12/21/13
Performers Willow Fulton and Ali Christopherson came to the Greenbridge in White Center on Dec. 21 to mark the arrival of winter which began on Saturday (officially at 9:11am) with an event called Winterfire.
They performed fire dancing…MORE
MV Tokitae 144 car ferry shown in time lapse construction video
Sat, 12/21/13
A time-lapse video of the construction of Washington's newest Olympic Class ferry, 144-car Tokitae, from the start of construction through summer 2013 has been posted on YouTube. The video shows various viewpoints during the construction process…MORE
