Seattle Public Schools announced their new principal for Alki Elementary in West Seattle on Aug. 13. Shannon Stanton, most recently an elementary teacher in the Kent School District, will replace outgoing principal Chanda Otis, who is headed to…MORE
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Tarleton addresses transportation, environment, revenue
Tue, 08/13/13
About 15 locals packed out the conference room in the Ballard Coffee Works on Market St to get a chance to chat with Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) this morning.
Tarleton addressed some of the biggest issues facing Washington state in the…MORE
SDOT beginning work to enhance transit along Aurora
Tue, 08/13/13
From Seattle Department of Transportation
This week, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has begun work on improvements to Aurora Avenue North to enhance transit speed and reliability, prepare for King County Metro’s RapidRide…MORE
Suspect killed by police on Rt. 120 bus after allegedly shooting another Metro operator
Mon, 08/12/13
A man who allegedly shot a Metro bus driver before 9 a.m. in front of Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle on Aug. 12 was fatally shot only minutes later by four Seattle police officers after he boarded a Metro 120 bus, which services much of…MORE
JuNo Meeting set for Aug. 20
Mon, 08/12/13
Next West Seattle Junction Neighborhood Organization (JuNo): August meeting is planned for 8/20
Meeting will be held at the West Seattle Senior Center, 4217 SW Oregon St. from 6:30-7:30pm in the Alhadeff room.
Do you live in the…MORE
Tennis court repairs coming to two West Seattle parks
Mon, 08/12/13
Good news for tennis enthusiasts in West Seattle: Seattle Parks and Recreation will be refurbishing and improving Solstice Park and Hiawatha Playfield courts through August and September.
Here are the details:
Seattle Parks and…MORE
'Guns and Coffee' event a flop in Ballard
Mon, 08/12/13
When the unofficial gun rights event, "Guns and Coffee" was promoting people to show up to Starbucks last Friday, Aug. 9 and openly carry their guns, news media ate it up.
In Seattle, it was reported on seattlepi.com, The Stranger, King 5…MORE
3rd Annual Beat the Burn 5K run/walk will benefit burn victims Sept. 29
Mon, 08/12/13
The 3rd Annual BEAT THE BURN 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Dash start with the blare of a siren on Sunday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the Alki Beach Statue of Liberty Plaza in West Seattle at 1702 Alki Avenue SW. The event is open to all runners,…MORE
Peters, Estey face off in heated school board race
Mon, 08/12/13
With the Aug. 6 primary votes tallied up, the word is in: the Seattle School Board race in District 4, which covers part of Ballard, Magnolia and Queen Anne, is shaping up to be a heated race.
The contest is now boiled down to the two…MORE
On the Go -Week of 8-12-13
Mon, 08/12/13
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206-937-7169 Help us clear out merchandise to prepare the store for our upcoming, semi-annual Antiques, Vintage and Collectibles Event that starts August 26. Everything in the shop is reduced 40% and …MORE
