2013's legislative session is shaping up to be pretty interesting, to say the least.
Earlier today, a floor vote approved Medina Democrat Sen. Rodney Tom's proposal for a "Majority Coalition Caucus," which he and fellow conservative…MORE
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HCC professor wins prestigious Microsoft award
Mon, 01/14/13
Press release:
Highline Community College faculty member Michael Girvin, has been named as a 2013 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP).
The Microsoft MVP award is presented annually to recognize outstanding technology…MORE
S.W. Precinct Captain named to Community Police Commission
Mon, 01/14/13
S.W. Precinct Captain Joseph Kessler (who recently retook command in West Seattle after a few year stint downtown) has been named to the Community Police Commission (CPC) by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.
The CPC is defined by the city as an…MORE
Street repairs taking place on 15th Ave NW, Jan. 16-18
Mon, 01/14/13
Be mindful of your commute this week. We just received the following message from the Seattle Department of Transportation:
"Street paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to repair street pavement on 15th Avenue…MORE
In 2050, say goodbye to Golden Gardens and Carkeek beaches?
Mon, 01/14/13
It's odd to think about, but stick around another 40 years, and you might slowly say goodbye to both Golden Gardens and (to a lesser extent) Carkeek Park beaches.
Where will we pretend to be Californians during the summer?
It's the…MORE
North tollbooth at Faunteroy Ferry dock closed through May
Mon, 01/14/13
The Washington State Ferry's will close the north entrance lane and tollbooth at the Fauntleroy Ferry dock due to the Barton Pump Station Upgrade project being worked on, just adjacent to the dock on the north side.
WSF recommends…MORE
Burn ban in effect: No indoor or outdoor fires, to protect air quality
Mon, 01/14/13
On Sunday, Jan. 13 at noon, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency issued a Stage 2 burn ban in King Councy, in order to protect residents from worsening air quality.
Stage 2 means no burning is allowed in any wood-burning fireplaces, wood…MORE
On the Go Week of 1-14-13
Mon, 01/14/13
West Seattle Lion’s Club January Events Senior Center of West Seattle - 2nd floor 4217 S.W. Oregon St Thursdays, Noon--1:30 p.m. for lunch & speaker unless otherwise noted. Jan. 17 ~ Cheryl Phelps will present the wonderful “Leader Dogs.”…MORE
UPDATE: Daughter of Corner Pocket owner dies of cardiac arrest; Brother Michael Maine tells WS Herald
Sat, 01/12/13
UPDATE: Friday, Jan. 18
The West Seattle Herald was told by a family member that a private funeral will take place today, Friday, with a private memorial for Calley to then be held at the Corner Pocket.
…MOREUPDATE 2: Michelle Shocked Meander's Kitchen performance cancelled; Replaced with Queer Burlesque youth benefit show
Sat, 01/12/13
UPDATE 2: Meander's Kitchen owner Miranda Krone, has taken steps to react in a positive way to the cancellation of the performance by Michelle Shocked whose appearance was cancelled yesterday following a performance in San Francisco during which…MORE
