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Some call it the "upside down pencil", others "the flower vase building", but whatever its nickname, the 514-foot Rainier Tower, the one with the "bite" taken out of it at the bottom, presents a challenge for…MORE

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

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

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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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

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, 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

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

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

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