Sustainable West Seattle is holding a special event on May 18 to create what they call a "Presto Garden" at Westcrest P-Patch located at 8th Ave. SW and SW Henderson. The event will run from 1 to 5pm.
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Herons seek refuge in Commodore Park from eagle devastation
Mon, 05/13/13
Due to eagles devastating their eggs, all 90 heron roosts in the Kiwanis Ravine have been completely abandoned.
“Eagles are opportunists,” said Heron Habitat Helpers (HHH) monitor Pam Cahn, who has been witnessing the heron displacement…MORE
UPDATE: Fire at nuisance house quickly dealt with; $30,000 damage caused by improperly disposed stain rags
Sun, 05/12/13
UPDATE 11:21pm Thecause of a West Seattle vacant house fire at 6357 36th Ave SW was "spontaneous combustion of improperly disposed of stain rags," according to the Seattle fire Department. Damage done was estimated at $30,000.
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Mother's Day Seal pup at Point Williams under Seal Sitters watchful eye
Sun, 05/12/13
The marine mammal education and protection organization Seal Sitters was on the job on Sunday when, after getting a call around 10:30 am about a seal pup on Point Williams, where Colman Pool is located, the first responder confirmed a pup was…MORE
Tap Station hopes to tap the take home beer and wine market in West Seattle
Sun, 05/12/13
The 7900 block of 35th SW got a major shot in the arm with the arrival of Locöl Barley and Vine 2 years ago. It quickly became a neighborhood favorite and then its appeal grew. Owners Kyle Duce and Shane Whitall crafted the space, and food and…MORE
Public comments not allowed on minimum work standards initiative at SeaTac council
Fri, 05/10/13
City of SeaTac press release:
The SeaTac City Council received a proposed petition from an independent group known as the SeaTac Committee for Good Jobs, in order to collect signatures for an initiative entitled “Setting Minimum Employment…MORE
Schmitz Park Elementary design hits “big milestone”
Fri, 05/10/13
By Gwen Davis
BLRB architects reported to roughly 15 neighbors Wednesday evening that plans for the new Schmitz Park Elementary at Genesee Hill were soundly underway, with 3D full-scale diagrams. Principal architect for the project, Lee…MORE
“The Hole” is getting spruced up for new development
Fri, 05/10/13
It’s been around five years since big earth movers have been sighted in “The Hole,” an infamously stalled West Seattle project at the northwest corner of Fauntleroy and Alaska, but signs of life showed up the week of May 6.
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Burien singer/songwriter Allecia Clemons gets serious about kickstarting her new comedy CD
Fri, 05/10/13
With her sturdy, yet angelic voice, evocative of Joan Baez, combined with her many no holds barred lyrics, Burien singer/songwriter, Allecia Clemons presents an intriguing dichotomy.
For example, in her 2007 release, "My F@?#ING THUNDER…MORE
Ask an Expert @ West Seattle Tool Library on May 16
Fri, 05/10/13
Ask an Expert @ West Seattle Tool Library Thurs, May 16, 2013, 6-8pm 4408 Delridge Way Southwest Seattle, WA 98106
This month the West Seattle Tool Library's Ask an Expert forum celebrates spring with tips and ideas for creating amazing…MORE
