Washington State Ferries has announced that increased construction activities on King County's Barton Pump Station Upgrade Project adjacent to the Fauntleroy terminal may result in congestion near the terminal on Monday July 30.. No ferry lane…MORE
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King County Sheriff Strachan speaks on audit response and plans for the future with an election upcoming
Fri, 07/27/12
Among many other important decisions in the upcoming November elections, King County residents will be choosing between current Sheriff Steve Strachan and challenger John Urquhart (you can read our interview with him here) for a four-year term.…MORE
King County Sheriff candidate Urquhart blames opponent, Sheriff Strachan, for problems cited by audit
Thu, 07/26/12
King County Sheriff candidate John Urquhart blames his opponent, Sheriff Steve Strachan, for the serious problems outlined in a King County Sheriff's Office audit just released. The two candidates only run in the general election, not in the…MORE
Advance Notice: Navy Parade of Ships coming next week as part of Seafair
Thu, 07/26/12
More than 3,000 Navy Sailors and Aviators, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Canadian Maritime Forces will be in Seattle on Wednesday, August 1, here for Seafair Fleet Week the Boeing Maritime Celebration and the Parade of Ships.
The…MORE
Colman Pool is closed for the day: Lavatories clogged- Pool will reopen Friday at noon
Thu, 07/26/12
Colman Pool, just opened on June 30 after a major renovation is closed for the day because all the lavatories are backed up. Parks plumbers have been at the pool since 1:30 p.m. working to fix the clog.
Late word from Parks is they have…MORE
SLIDESHOW: UPDATE: Alki Art Fair opens, music & event schedule Event is this weekend July 28, 29
Wed, 07/25/12
UPDATE WITH SLIDESHOW: Saturday 12:45 p.m.
Click on photo to see more shots of what is going on today at this weekend's Alki Art Fair.
UPDATE July 28: The music schedule for the Alki Art Fair, after multiple changes is now complete…MORE
SLIDESHOW: T-Mobile employees complete extreme makeover of Roxhill Elementary July 26
Wed, 07/25/12
The sad condition of Roxhill Elementary School got an impressive facelift on July 26 as 300 Seattle and Bellevue based T-Mobile employees brought their best makeover efforts to the school. The effort, part of a national community outreach program…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Tribal Canoe Journey departs Alki Beach; Annual event celebrates native American culture
Wed, 07/25/12
Northwest native Americans, from more than 40 tribes across the northwest made Alki Beach a stopping place on their annual Canoe Journey around the region.
They had come from Snoqualmie the previous day but it began on July 12 and had…MORE
Fire at Waste Management in West Seattle precedes strike vote for recycling and yard waste drivers
Wed, 07/25/12
A small fire broke out at Waste Management at 7201 West Marginal Way s.w. on Wednesday morning that firefighters speculated might have been chemical in origin. It produced some light smoke but was quickly extinguished.
Shortly after that (…MORE
Hiawatha wading pool closed temporarily
Wed, 07/25/12
Seattle Parks reports that the Hiawatha Wading Pool at 2700 California Ave SW is temporarily closed. Crew efforts yesterday to clean glass from a broken bottle completely were not successful, and they are continuing today.
"A power washer…MORE