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
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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
UPDATE: SLIDESHOW- Huge crowd greets giant Super Guppy & its cargo, Space Shuttle trainer crew compartment at Museum of Flight
Sat, 06/30/12
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Sunday, July 1
10:00 AM Super Guppy open for tours until 3:00 PM
2:00 PM Public program with Super Guppy Pilot (and Astronaut) Greg Johnson and crew in Space Gallery
4:00 PM Super Guppy…MORE
White Center’s voluntary alcohol initiative could lead to mandatory state restrictions
Sat, 06/30/12
Regardless of how effective White Center’s voluntary ban on single serve alcohol sales is, it may lead to more concrete restrictions from the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB).
In April of this year the King County Sheriff’s…MORE
UPDATE: Coming this fall: Firefly Cafe and Creperie
Sat, 06/30/12
UPDATE 7/3 Charell Estby has now confirmed that the name Firefly Cafe is hers to use. There was some question about the rights to the name since it may have created a conflict with another company.
Original post 6/30 The location at 4160…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Ferris wheel opens, offers splendid new views of Alki
Fri, 06/29/12
China may have the Great Wall. But that's OK. We now have the Great Wheel of Seattle, and it opened for business today at 5:00 p.m. This attraction joins the carousel, an arcade, and a collection of shops and restaurants on Pier 57. It has a…MORE
Highline Schools Foundation gets help from daily deal startup
Fri, 06/29/12
With the success of Groupon and other group buying daily deal websites, it is no wonder many have jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to create their own version.
Sharing Spree, a startup out of Portland since 2011, joins that list, but…MORE