White Center has earned a rough reputation through its history largely as a result of factors like reduced law enforcement presence and a concentration of drinking establishments.Other businesses that are more aimed at the age 21 and over crowd…MORE
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Farmers market for medical marijuana patients sprouts up in White Center
Fri, 09/23/11
Mike Keysor, 56, and his team members were working hard on a balmy Friday afternoon, preparing the space at 9640 16th Ave S.W. for their weekend opening as the Northwest Cannabis Market in White Center.
Keysor, manager of the market, said…MORE
West Seattle-based Lisa Skvarla self-defense training symposium in PA.
Fri, 09/23/11
Press release West Seattle's Lisa Skvarla, organization chair, AWSDA (Association for Women's Self Defense Advancement) READ ABOUT HER IN THE WEST SEATTLE HERALD HERE:
Self Defense and Rape Prevention the Theme of AWSDA 2011 Training…MORE
Retirement Communities of West Seattle join forces; Town Hall meeting to be held October 1st
Fri, 09/23/11
Press release: Eight retirement and assisted living communities of West Seattle, WA are coming together on October 1, 2011 for a Town Hall Meeting. Local community members may attend this free event which will be held from 10 am to 12:30 pm at…MORE
UPDATE 5: Amanda Knox in court today; Prosecutor Mignini attacks "sympathetic media" & says "Everyone has a dark side."
Fri, 09/23/11
As we reported yesterday (see below) the British press is now reporting the Michelle Moore incident:
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23991641-pro-knox-woman-…
UPDATE 5: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Sollecito's other lawyer,…MORE
Sabra Schneider, honored by County Proclamation; Changing jobs to become Director of Electronic Communications for Seattle
Fri, 09/23/11
Sabra Schneider, the one time 34th District Democratic candidate and Webmaster for King County has left that position to become Director of Electronic Communications for the City of Seattle.
To honor her service to King County, Dow…MORE
Salute to the South party at SSCC breaks out into dance
Thu, 09/22/11
South Seattle Community College President Gary Oertli invited the community to an afternoon reception on campus today to celebrate the start of a new College year. After giving his gracious speech, a surprise dancer appeared, circled the floor in…MORE
Submarine spotted off Alki, two Coast Guard ships follow
Thu, 09/22/11
A submarine was spotted working it's way around Alki, then heading north, followed by two Coast Guard ships. About a dozen onlookers, some with binoculars positioned themselves on Alki by the Beachhouse.
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UPDATE: Hair salon in White Center robbed
Thu, 09/22/11
The Jali Studio Hair Salon on 16th Ave S.W. in White Center was robbed on the afternoon of Sept. 22.
King County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Urquhart said two armed suspects entered the business and took the salon owners iPod, phone…MORE
Rat City Roller Prom crowns King & Queen
Thu, 09/22/11
Kate Beesley, of West Seattle, and Steve Hensyel were crowned queen and king of the Rat City Prom under the mirror ball at Southgate Roller RInk last night- quite an honor, and a touching moment. This, on the king's 40th birthday.
"I threw…MORE
