It was 1995 when Darren Ahlf, a 30-year-old bartender and lounge manager at Salty’s on Alki, took a deep breath and met with Frank Holert about renting a vacant bank at 4209 S.W. Alaska and turning it into a bar and grill called Rocksport.
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UPDATE: Hi-Yu Community Brunch is back on!
Tue, 07/03/12
Hi Yu President James Kline reports that the Herald story about the potential loss of the annual Hi Yu brunch drew the attention of supporters and the event is back on!
Kline wrote: Your article worked! The Community Breakfast is back on…MORE
Southwest Precinct closing front desk, reassigning officers for summer months
Tue, 07/03/12
Seattle Police precincts citywide, including the Southwest Precinct serving West Seattle, are closing their front desk walk-in hours and reassigning several officers on July 3 to "ensure SPD is able to rapidly respond to 911 emergencies across…MORE
Three suspects trash Delridge Way coffee shop in lieu of paying bill
Mon, 07/02/12
Shortly after 6 p.m. on June 30, three suspects described as Asian males racked up an $8 tab at a coffee shop on the 9400 block of Delridge Way S.W.
According to Seattle Police Det. Mark Jamieson, instead of paying the modest tally the…MORE
SPD: Do NOT call 911 to complain about loud fireworks on July 4th
Mon, 07/02/12
The Seattle Police Department anticipates a very busy day on July 4th as Puget Sound celebrates the birth of our nation. To keep the 911 dispatch centers from clogging up with loud firework calls, they are asking the public to only use the…MORE
Parks will turn on lights to protect synthetic fields from fireworks July 4
Mon, 07/02/12
Many of the play fields in the city of Seattle are now synthetic turf including in West Seattle, Hiawatha Playfield, Walt Hundley Playfield, and Delridge Playfield. But fireworks and synthetic turf don't mix so the Seattle Parks Department is…MORE
Youth volunteers sought for Americorps community projects
Mon, 07/02/12
press release The YELS Program is located in the High Point community of West Seattle, a mixed income Hope VI neighborhood, serving over 1200 families. Currently, there is a diverse range of residents and home owners both ethnically and…MORE
On the go - Week of 7-2-12
Mon, 07/02/12
Earthrise Chamber Choir seeking new members The Earthrise Chamber Choir is auditioning new members of all voice categories for our 2012-2013 season during July and August.
Membership requirements and expectations: a passion for vocal…MORE
SLIDESHOW: High bidders attend Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner & Art Auction
Sun, 07/01/12
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The Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner & Art Auction took place Saturday night, June 30, at the Duwamish Longhouse Museum in West Seattle. A silent auction was followed by a live auction (after a salmon…MORE
Woman threatening with knife taken into custody after standoff
Sun, 07/01/12
Woman threatening with knife taken into custody after standoff
Posted by Detective Mark Jamieson on the SPD Police Blotter Two King County Mental Health Professionals attempted to contact a woman at her apartment in the 6300 Block of 34th…MORE
