King County Metro announced on Feb. 6 that “in response to rider requests, Metro is testing a new style RapidRide timetable for the C (West Seattle to downtown) and D (Ballard to downtown) Lines that shows departure times along their routes to…MORE
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Claim of ownership at West Seattle Coins gets police attention
Fri, 02/08/13
An incident involving a woman claiming her property was being sold illegally at West Seattle Coins today was briefly misinterpreted as a robbery at the well known store at the corner of S.W. Oregon St. and California Ave. S.W.
The West…MORE
Photos released in West Seattle estate sale robbery case
Fri, 02/08/13
On January 31, a brazen criminal walked into an estate sale in West Seattle and forced people to the ground at gunpoint before robbing them and fleeing the scene. He made off with cash and jewelry, the proceeds of which were to be donated to the…MORE
Ballardite, NW artist Alden Mason dies at 93
Fri, 02/08/13
A great Ballardite and a great Pacific Northwest artist, Alden Mason, died Feb. 6 after a bout with flu and pneumonia, according to the Seattle Times. He was 93.
While working in the Puget Sound region all of his life, he was celebrated…MORE
Ola Salon staging 'Cut-a-Thon' for Transitional Resources Feb. 8
Thu, 02/07/13
The beginning of what will be a one year campaign to raise money for aid agency Transitional Resources gets underway at Ola Salon with an event they are calling a "Cut-A-Thon" from 5pm to 8pm Feb. 8.
Haircuts by the expert stylists at Ola…MORE
RapidRide D's getting timetables
Thu, 02/07/13
Rejoice! RapidRide D (and C) will finally be getting timetables that say more than "Every ten minutes" or so, after hearing what one can guess was a never-ending stream of complaints from riders.
According to a statement that also marks…MORE
UPDATE: Hot rock band Van Eps releases single & performs free at Feedback Lounge Friday; Burien band member is vocalist & drummer
Thu, 02/07/13
UPDATE: Entire video now viewable by clicking on arrow in YouTube box
UPDATED SOTRY OCT. 9:
There was a release party Friday night, Feb. 8, at 9:00 p.m., as Seattle-based rockers Van Eps will release their second video single "Save…MORE
$1.6 million investment in neighborhood business districts announced; White Center will see some funding for CDA
Thu, 02/07/13
Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $1.6 million investment in 17 neighborhood business districts as part of the Seattle Jobs Plan on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Only a small amount, in fact that number was not disclosed, will come to help our area,…MORE
Dow Constantine reelection campaign event announced
Thu, 02/07/13
Dow Constantine reelection campaign event announced
King County Executive, and West Seattle resident, Dow Constantine is running for reelection. He was inaugurated for his first term Nov. 24, 2009.
From the King County website, his…MORE
Comment period open, meetings set for new elementary at Genesee Hill site
Thu, 02/07/13
West Seattleites interested in helping Seattle Public Schools design a new 650-seat elementary school at the Genesee Hill site have several upcoming opportunities to share their thoughts.
The Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council has taken…MORE
