The threat of rain didn't keep the exhibitors away from the Morgan Junction Festival on June 23 as booth after booth dutifully set up and got ready for the annual neighborhood celebration. At first it was pretty smooth sailing with people…MORE
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West Seattle Kiwanis 3rd Annual charity Motorcyle Poker Run is today
Sat, 06/23/12
press release On June 23, 2012, the Kiwanis of West Seattle will host its third annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run & Classic Car Show. Proceeds from this event support the PNW District Kiwanis Project, the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program…MORE
Plastic bag ban kicks in July 1 (and a reminder to wash those reusable bags)
Fri, 06/22/12
Seattle’s City Council voted unanimously in December to ban plastic grocery bags, and the plan takes effect on July 1.
Seattle retailers and grocers will be required to stop offering single-use plastic bags on that date, and the city is…MORE
West Seattle Women in Charge forms to promote women owned business
Fri, 06/22/12
A new women's organization has formed in West Seattle called West Seattle Women in Charge. The idea for the group began at Alki Arts with Diane Venti. After discussing with numerous women business owners in the area, she decided to host a group…MORE
King County releases “Fast Facts” on Barton CSO bioretention swale project ahead of open house (June 23, 24)
Fri, 06/22/12
King County press release ahead of an open house this weekend for Sunrise Heights and Westwood residents (details here)
Fast Facts about BartonAn occasional message to provide project updates and clarify information about King County’s…MORE
UPDATE, HOUR DELAY- Seattle's Space Shuttle trainer loaded on to cargo plane, Super Guppy, in Houston
Fri, 06/22/12
UPDATE, SAT. 9am: Museum of flight says to expect one hour delay
The 24-foot-long crew compartment of the space shuttle full-fuselage trainer, positioned inside a special cradle for travel, was loaded onto a NASA Super Guppy aircraft at…MORE
Burien talks annexation directly with North Highline residents
Fri, 06/22/12
Around 25 North Highline residents out of a potential 18,000 voters attended the City of Burien’s first informational session about annexation on June 21 in White Center, leading up to a November vote on the issue.
After a brief…MORE
Kevin McFeely given a champagne send off at The Kenney
Fri, 06/22/12
Kevin McFeely, who for the past nine years has served as President and CEO of The Kenney, adult community was given a champagne toast at a party in his honor on June 21. McFeely is leaving the organization to take another position at a Seattle…MORE
Sonics arena not a slam dunk; Port sees problems
Fri, 06/22/12
Fans who attended the joyous Seattle SuperSonics rally in Pioneer Square June 15 to cheer for the return of their favorite team to the proposed sports arena in SoDo may have thought the deal was a slam-dunk, a win-win for the city. However,…MORE
SLIDSHOW - UPDATE: Colman Pool opens for happy swimmers
Fri, 06/22/12
UPDATE June 30- Despite some hurried work toward the deadline and some things that were a bit rough, Colman Pool opened on June 30 a month later than normal with swimmers lined up outside. Pool operators noted that some work was left undone or…MORE
