Duwamish tribal leader Cecile Hansen, in an emotional and passionate press conference at the Tribal Longhouse and Cultural Center on West Marginal Way SW July 8, vowed that the tribe would battle on for federal recognition despite the "final"…MORE
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Acrimonious news conference announced closure of unlicensed marijuana stores
Wed, 07/08/15
By Gwen Davis
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff John Urquhart held a news conference Wed. morning aimed at closing unlicensed marijuana stores operating in unincorporated King County.
They…MORE
The Municipal League of King County ratings are in: How did District 1 candidates fare?
Tue, 07/07/15
By Gwen Davis
Which Seattle City Council District 1 candidate should you vote for? Every year, the Municipal League of King County (MLKC) conducts an annual review for local office positions in King County. Over 80 candidates ran this…MORE
UPDATE: 20-acre expansion to be opened at Westcrest Park; Celebration set for July 25
Tue, 07/07/15
Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting a community celebration for the Westcrest Park expansion on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony is at 11:15 a.m. The event offers music by Correo Aereo, youth soccer…MORE
Westside Arts District forms to promote local artists and culture
Tue, 07/07/15
Judy Pigott, founder of Personal Safety Nets is the organizer behind a plan for a “west side arts district”. As part of the Seattle City’s Office of Arts and Culture initiative to add one cultural arts district per year, KAWS (Kulture and Arts…MORE
Duwamish Tribe responds to federal govt. denial of recognition; Press conference set for Wednesday
Mon, 07/06/15
After decades of attempting to get recognition as a legitimate native American tribe, the Duwamish were denied, in what was called a "final" decision by the Dept. of the Interior on July 2. The tribe plans a formal press conference on Wednesday…MORE
Marty Riemer will be the voice of the West Seattle Grand Parade July 18
Mon, 07/06/15
Local radio personality, Marty Riemer, will announce the West Seattle Grand Parade on July 18th. The parade starts at 11 AM and travels south on California from Lander to Edmonds. The Kiddie Parade starts several blocks south on Stevens, also at…MORE
On the Go Week of 7-6-15
Mon, 07/06/15
Deadline for receiving items for Calendar is Noon Friday for the following week’s Herald/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email event submissions to: calendar@robinsonnews.com.
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Duwamish Tribe denied federal recognition
Sun, 07/05/15
The Associated Press has reported that the federal government has again rejected the Duwamish Tribe's petition for federal recognition as an Indian tribe.
The decision came late last week from the U.S. Department of Interior that denied…MORE
Rapid Development in West Seattle, How do high density urban centers affect you?
Sun, 07/05/15
On Saturday July 11th at 2pm Sustainable West Seattle, The West Seattle Herald and the 34th Dems will be hosting a candidate’s forum on the Greenlife Stage at the West Seattle SummerFest. The panel will be moderated by Patrick Robinson.
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