According to a family spokesman for Amanda Knox, and multiple media reports an appeal has been filed in Italy against her conviction for slander. Knox was freed last October when an Italian court overturned her conviction for murder in the death…MORE
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Herald readers share their thoughts about Alki Lumber's Jim Sweeney
Tue, 02/07/12
Following the passing of Jim Sweeney, owner of Alki Lumber on Sunday, the West Seattle Herald asked our readers to share their thoughts and feelings about a man known to so many in the community both via email and via Facebook. Here are their…MORE
West Seattle icon Jim Sweeney has passed away; Services set for Feb. 11
Mon, 02/06/12
A West Seattle icon, Jim Sweeney, passed away on Sunday, February 5. He was 73. Sweeney was a fixture in West Seattle and owned Alki Lumber since 1959. Friends and family gathered at the store at 4422 36th s.w. on Monday to plan services and…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Break in water main near 39th s. w. and Barton had to wait for repair
Sun, 02/05/12
A break in 12 inch water main that happened late on Saturday night near 39th and Barton curtailed water supply for the neighborhood. Crews from Seattle Public Utilities dug out the dirt and realized that the only sleeve they had for the repair…MORE
"Good Girls Go to Heaven. Bad Girls go to Toastmasters", Earlybird Toastmasters, that is
Sat, 02/04/12
The theme of the upcoming Friday morning Earlybird Toastmasters Club is "Good Girls Go to Heaven. Bad Girls go to Toastmasters." There will be three main speakers, and members and guests can read one-minute speeches. The public is welcome.
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Monogram Club nearly calls it quits, then finds new bounce in its step
Sat, 02/04/12
After seriously considering dissolving their organization, the Monogram Club rebounded, not with new blood, but with new volunteers to help operate the club. Members donate $8,500 per year in college scholarships to about seven West Seattle High…MORE
Homeless One Night Count "utterly approximate"
Sat, 02/04/12
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD mandates an annual one night count called "Opening Doors" to determine the numbers of homeless people in and around urban areas, including King County. Federal grants are distributed on the…MORE
Avalon Restaurant closes; Feb. 3 was their last night
Fri, 02/03/12
They lasted a year and one month to the day. The team at Avalon Restaurant had high ambitions and by all accounts made outstanding food. In the end however it came down to the monthly cost of doing business. The restaurant closed for good Friday…MORE
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
Fri, 02/03/12
White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details:
Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the…MORE
24 Schools in South Seattle and South King County Earn Achievement Awards
Fri, 02/03/12
Press release: Twenty-four schools in the Road Map Region of South Seattle and South King County are receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2011. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of Public…MORE
