New Years Eve is traditionally a time for a lot of noise but you might notice a longer and louder set of sounds coming from Highland Park as the Highland Park Improvement Club celebrates the new year, Dec. 31.
They will start the evening…MORE
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Southwest Seattle Historical Society continues 'First Friday' Series
Sat, 12/28/13
Next up in the “Words, Writers & West Seattle” series is West Seattle author Robert Spector, speaking about his memoir, The Mom & Pop Store: True Stories from the Heart of America (Walker Books, 2009).
This FREE presentation will…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Alki Beach Academy opens for kids six weeks to six years
Fri, 12/27/13
Alki Beach Academy, (ABA) an infant through youngster daycare and learning institution opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a special performance by Caspar Babypants on Dec. 27.
The Alki Beach Academy is located at 2414 S.W. Andover,…MORE
Active adult programs on tap for the new year from Seattle Parks
Fri, 12/27/13
information from Seattle Parks and Recreation
Are you thinking about New Year’s resolutions and getting more active? Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering affordable and fun adult sports and activities in 2014. Enjoy bowling, men’s flag…MORE
REMINDER: Polar bear 'swimmers' will plunge into the Sound on Alki Jan.1
Thu, 12/26/13
Former White Center Chamber of Commerce President Mark Ufkes is leader of the Polar Bear swim as he calls it, (though not many people actually swim) on January 1 at Alki Beach.
"The Polar Bear swim every January 1 is a great way to wash…MORE
Reader Report: Metro Bus on C Line windshield smashed on viaduct
Thu, 12/26/13
The Metro C Line bus was impacted by an unknown object at 7:55 pm Thursday night as it was headed southbound on the Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99, according to reader Michael Minch. The object smashed into and "nearly broke through" Minch said. He…MORE
2nd Design Review Board meeting set for 114 unit apts. at 3078 Avalon Way
Thu, 12/26/13
The 2nd Design Review Board meeting for the proposal to construct a 102 unit apartment building at 3078 Avalon Way S.W. will take place at the West Seattle Senior Center 4217 S.W. Oregon Street on Jan. 16 at 8pm. The last meeting on the project…MORE
Morgan Junction murder trial of Lovett James Chambers set to begin Jan. 6
Tue, 12/24/13
The trial of Lovett James Chambers aka Cidrick Mann is scheduled to get underway Jan. 6, 2014, according to court records almost 2 full years after the murder of Michael Travis Hood. According to the documents filed on Dec. 20 Chambers charge was…MORE
Ferry District announces contract with Bellingham ship builder to replace aging water taxi fleet
Mon, 12/23/13
information from King County
The King County Ferry District announced today a contract has been signed with Bellingham-based All American Marine to design and build two new water taxis to replace its pair of 25 year-old leased vessels.…MORE
On the Go - Week of 12-23-13
Mon, 12/23/13
Evening Christmas Window Display “Touch of Glass” window Located across the street from Jim Wiley Center Plaza 9800 8th Ave. S.W. Greenbridge Area December evenings from 5-9 p.m. An old fashioned Christmas window display with lighted houses and…MORE
