Update for Dec. 23 The seven-story mixed-use building envisioned by developers for the southeast corner of the Alaska Junction is back in motion after the initial developer, Conner Homes, sold the spot to Equity Residential on Tuesday for $11.4…MORE
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South Park killer gets life in prison without parole
Fri, 08/12/11
Isaiah Kalebu, the man found guilty of aggravated first degree murder in the July 2009 rape and knife attack of two women in South Park, killing Teresa Butz and severely injuring her partner- was sentenced to life in prison without the…MORE
County Exec Dow Constantine agreement provides supermajority needed to preserve Metro bus service
Fri, 08/12/11
Press release from Dow Constantine's King County News website:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/news/release/2011/August/12MetroBusServi…
County Executive’s agreement provides supermajority needed to preserve Metro bus service
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Marathon runner and breast cancer survivor will take part in Alki Beach 5k Walk and Run Aug. 28
Fri, 08/12/11
press release: Warrior Marathon Runner, Carol Dellinger, will make a special guest appearance, offer words of encouragement, and kick off the Alki Beach 5k Walk & Run on Sunday August 28th. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Northwest…MORE
Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin to fundraise at Providence Mount St. Vincent Oct. 12
Fri, 08/12/11
Mount St. Vincent press release: Actress Marlee Matlin to bring fundraising talent to Providence Mount St. Vincent Top Celebrity Apprentice fundraiser to keynote Legacy Community Luncheon
Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin made a…MORE
Outwest, new gay & lesbian bar on 5401 California has successful soft opening
Thu, 08/11/11
Outwest, the new LBGTQA bar in West Seattle located at 5401 California Ave. SW was crowded with enthusiastic customers during the beginning of their soft opening. Outwest will be open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to…MORE
Early morning West Seattle fires ruled intentional
Thu, 08/11/11
Two small fires set around 5:30 a.m. on August 11 were intentionally set, according to Seattle Fire Department investigators.
A utility trailer on the 3700 block of S.W. Grayson St. and a recycling bin a few yards away were intentionally…MORE
Jello shots for "Team Tracy" tonight at Chelan Cafe
Thu, 08/11/11
Alki resident (and well-known Alki Tully's barista) Desiree Holweger has been raising money for the 2011 Seattle Susan G. Komen "3-Day for the Cure" will take place September 16 - 18. She recently set up a jewelry stand as we featured here. She…MORE
Overnight closures of westbound Spokane Street Viaduct Aug. 16 through 18
Thu, 08/11/11
press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation to widen the Spokane Street Viaduct will close the structure’s westbound lanes just west of I-5 for three nights: August 16, 17 and 18. On August 16 and 17 crews…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Admiral Safeway opens with a green focus and community embrace
Thu, 08/11/11
More than 150 people lined up for the new Admiral Safeway’s grand opening on August 11, lauded by Safeway officials as the most environmentally friendly store in their fleet.
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