Rumors of scaling back a preschool program at Loyal Heights Community Center mobilized a group of concerned parents last week and prompted the Seattle Parks Department to call for a public meeting.
On Monday, the department announced it…MORE
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Westcrest Park gets $75,000
Wed, 07/20/05
As part of the Seattle Pro Parks Project, Westcrest Park has been chosen to receive $75,000 for an art project. The budget includes artist design fees and the fabrication of the artwork.
Local artist Milenko Matanovic was selected by the…MORE
Public safety tops for Licata
Wed, 07/20/05
City Councilmember Nick Licata says he is focusing his reelection campaign on public safety strategies to reduce crime on city streets by ramping up police visibility and increasing communications between law enforcement and citizens.
He…MORE
Fann takes command
Wed, 07/20/05
As a young boy growing up in the Roxbury neighborhood, Mike Fann had the typical childhood adventures. But they don't compare to the adventures he's experienced during his 35 years with the Seattle Police Department.
And now that he's…MORE
Arbor Hts. parents question spending
Wed, 07/20/05
A group of 13 parents is requesting an investigation of "potential misappropriation of funds" during the last four years at Arbor Heights Elementary School.
They sent a letter to Superintendent Raj Manhas and the Seattle Public Schools…MORE
Obituraries: Alfeida "Freida" Bancroft
Thu, 07/14/05
In Loving Memory
Alfreida "Freida" Bancroft
November 17, 1941-June 21, 2005
Born in Galveston, Texas, Freida has been resident of West Seattle since 1974. She is survived by one daughter, three grandchildren, two sisters,…MORE
In Transition
Thu, 07/14/05
A few twisted preditors able to ruin things for rest of us
By Kyra-lin Hom
I'm a young girl with time to kill over the summer. Seeing as I live in one of the fattest nations in the world, shouldn't my father be happy that I want to…MORE
101 Things to do in West Seattle - Junction Festival time
Thu, 07/14/05
Chocolate dipped bananas. Face painted packs of kids. And street-dancing denizens.
This festive atmosphere only happens once a year.
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'City Dog' is started after owner gets pup
Thu, 07/14/05
When Brandie Ahlgren's interest in marketing research connected with her newfound love of dogs, she saw a business opportunity.
Ahlgren, a White Center resident, is founder, editor and publisher of a new quarterly publication called City…MORE
Schmitz Park students record their stories
Thu, 07/14/05
It's not often that people talk openly about their passions; much less share them with complete strangers.
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