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 Any change to Viaduct will increase travel times
After the Alaskan Way Viaduct has been replaced, West Seattle commuters may see their commute times to downtown double, making it as efficient to take the bus as drive.
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Developers' Junction projects on schedule
When visitors drive across the bridge and enter West Seattle, one of the first things they see is a collection of vacant lots.
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Long-time resident Roberta Weeks dies
Roberta Roland Weeks was two years old in 1928 when "You're the Cream in My Coffee" became a hit. Its lyric "You're the sail of my love boat, you're the captain and crew" may sum up the sentiment of those who remember and loved her.
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Local publisher seeks only the finest talent imaginable
Kristen Morris is looking for the finest literary talent imaginable.
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Mount volunteers make sandwiches for homeless at Union Gospel Mission
As the first of what might become a monthly event, six residents of Providence Mount St. Vincent made sandwiches for Seattle's Union Gospel Mission that serves the needs of the greater Seattle community, especially the homeless.
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WASL must be less complicated says new state schools chief
West Seattle students could see some major changes in the Washington's standardized student assessment testing with the recent election of Randy Dorn as the state's superintendent of public instruction.
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Donate food at all fire stations
The nonprofit Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County says requests for emergency grocery bags is up over 25 percent over last year, while donations to the program have remained essentially static.
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Deputy says gangs can be curbed
King County Sheriff's Detective Joe Gagliardi told participants in a gang awareness seminar that the problem in King County is growing, but there is hope.
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'Prof' says politicians are people
State Sen. Joe McDermott concluded his two-class, non-partisan seminar on the 2008 election process and while personally satisfied with election night's Obama-mania, he made an effort to give a balanced take on events.
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Council hikes bus fares
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White Center Food Bank gets 5,000 pounds of spuds
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The weather outside could be frightful, so prepare
In December of 2006, a severe windstorm hit Seattle, resulting in the death of 15 people and leaving three million without power.
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Fresh Bistro signs lease in new Mural apartments
Harbor Properties Inc., developers of the 136 unit, seven-story Mural apartment building announced the restaurant Fresh Bistro has signed a five year lease for the 2,700 square foot commercial space.
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Council members will take budget questions
The public will get a chance to question City Council members next week on the $1.85 billion 2009-2010 biennial budget, that the city says "puts people first."
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Steal This Party held at Capers
Capers in the West Seattle Junction held a "Steal this Party, Girls Night Out" event on Thursday night, November 20th to kick off their holiday season. The event featured cocktails, hors douvres, and tips on how to hold your own holiday party (hence the theme of the event). Approximately 150 people attended and enjoyed the holiday decor. Also part of the decor was a Giving Tree intended to provide gifts for area children. Capers holds a fall event every year. People in attendance left with a "Steal This Party" recipe list and a long list of great party ideas.
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Being better drivers means longer independence for Seniors
Ask professional driving instructor Daniel Lilleness what the difference is between teaching 15 year-olds and teaching senior citizens, and he will declare, "The young ones you can't get their foot on the brake and the old ones you can't get their foot off the brake. It's that easy."
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Out of control
A 55-year-old Beach Drive resident was arrested for DUI, assault on an officer, refusal to stop, and reckless driving after she nearly crushed an officer in an attempt to drive off from the Luna Park parking lot. Following arrest, she spent the remainder of the evening banging her head against the cell bars, crying and howling.
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