Information from King County Wondering if a rain garden is right for you? King County staff held their “Yards in the Hood”, community event June 1, at Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St., Seattle.
The event, named by the…MORE
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Fairmount Park Elementary expansion closing in
Thu, 05/30/13
Having sat dormant for several years, Fairmount Park Elementary at 3800 S.W. Findlay St. in West Seattle is on the verge of improvements and revitalization.
Seattle Public Schools plans to expand the existing structure “to allow a 2-story…MORE
Development: Application in for demolition of Calvary Lutheran Church
Thu, 05/30/13
It was once said that for every bar that was built, a church was also created. Now, however, it seems the tables have turned on the sacred institutions.
We might have to turn that phrase into: "For every bar built on Ballard Ave and Market…MORE
UPDATE 3: West Seattle's Michael Stusser and Marty Riemer appeared on the Katie Couric show Tue. June 25
Thu, 05/30/13
UPDATE June 25 The clip from the Katie Couric show featuring West Seattle's Michael Stusser has been posted online. Stusser, and Marty Riemer created the now award winning documentary Sleeping with Siri and it drew the attention of the talk show…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle's Lou Magor going on national tour with Pat Wright and Heart
Thu, 05/30/13
When the band Led Zeppelin was honored at the Kennedy Center last December the Seattle band Heart performed the Zeppelin classic, "Stairway to Heaven" in a version so powerful it literally made Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant cry. What Heart…MORE
REMINDER: West Seattle Community Orchestras' Season Finale is June 11
Thu, 05/30/13
From WSCO:
Season Finale: Spring Into Summer Presented by The West Seattle Symphony OrchestraConcert to close the season with classical orchestra literature by Massenet, Brahms, Schubert, and more!
Musicians of WSCO’s Symphony…MORE
Loyal Heights Elementary teacher recognized for making a difference in kids' lives
Thu, 05/30/13
Loyal Heights Elementary School First Grade Teacher Patricia Magnuson was one of 24 Puget Sound-area teachers who were recognized as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom during the 2012 NFL season.
A Symetra Hero is nominated by a principal,…MORE
Fauntleroy Ferry notice: Temporary lane and tollbooth closure Thursday, May 30
Wed, 05/29/13
There will be a temporary lane and tollbooth closure at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A truck will be parked in the north ferry lane to allow crews to vacuum out the wet well as they continue work on…MORE
Schedule set for Burien’s 2013 Wild Strawberry Festival
Wed, 05/29/13
It’s that time of year again when Burien’s downtown will be bustling with music, dance, arts, crafts, food, a car show and ample family fun for the 2013 Wild Strawberry Festival, put on by the City of Burien and supported by a number of sponsors…MORE
Families and Education Levy awards will benefit many West Seattle schools and organizations
Wed, 05/29/13
Awards from the Families and Education Levy announced by Mayor Mike McGinn and SPS Superintendent Jose Banda will total $3.2 million with a some West Seattle Schools seeing significant funding. In fact the majority of the funding will be coming…MORE
