"Stand Tall for History" was the theme for the Southwest Historical Society luncheon at Salty's on Alki Oct. 13.
In keeping with that tall order the Space Needle figured prominently in the event with a genuine 1962 banner of the Needle on…MORE
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Sustainable West Seattle Transportation Forum is Monday, Oct. 15
Sat, 10/13/12
SWS press releaseOctober Forum: Transportation and West Seattle: Metro, Viaduct, Streets, Future?
Bus Transit, Tunnel Construction, and More! Join Sustainable West Seattle for our October Community Forum, Monday, October 15, 7:00 pm to 9:…MORE
Kitchen fire closes traffic ; No injuries
Fri, 10/12/12
A small kitchen fire at 6911 California Ave SW was quickly extinguished by the resident, but not before a big response arrived and blocked traffic on the street for a brief time. There were no injuries.
The fire department was called…MORE
Sheriff’s Office to hire 14 new deputies, possibly adding to local enforcement levels
Fri, 10/12/12
King County Sheriff Steve Strachan announced on Oct. 12 that he plans to hire 14 additional deputies from September to January, using money saved in their existing budget due to a new zoning model and a reduction in overtime hours.
It is…MORE
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office to hire 14 new deputies, adding to local enforcement levels
Fri, 10/12/12
Update for Oct. 19 In a followup to King County Sheriff Steve Strachan's announcement that he is hiring 14 deputies to cover unincorporated parts of King County, another update for Oct. 19 indicates it will result in additional coverage for…MORE
Car access and supermarket costs play a big role in King County food deserts, UW study finds
Fri, 10/12/12
A group of University of Washington researchers, in a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, took a closer look at the challenges facing vulnerable populations in King County food deserts, and the information provides insight…MORE
Police officer necessary in schools, SeaTac chief says
Fri, 10/12/12
Because times have changed from what many adults remember about their school experience, SeaTac Police Chief Jim Graddon told SeaTac lawmakers Oct. 9, a full-time police officer is needed at the Tyee High campus and Chinook Middle School.
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UPDATE: West Seattle musician and 'Big Brother' Steve Adams has died
Fri, 10/12/12
by Jeff Gilbert
It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of West Seattle resident and fixture “Stumbletown” Steven E. Adams, 56, who unexpectedly passed away on October 8, 2012.
A lifelong West Seattle resident, Steve…MORE
Police Blotter: One fatality after boating accident at Shilshole; police stop burglary in process; custom bike stolen
Fri, 10/12/12
By Cassandra Baker
4:00 p.m., October 5. Shilshole Marina, Puget Sound
One man was killed and another was injured after a 16-foot boat and a 44-foot boat collided in Puget Sound near Shilshole Marina on the afternoon of October 5.…MORE
Roxhill Park Playground seeking volunteers to help rebuild
Thu, 10/11/12
The Roxhill Park playground, also known as the "Roxhill Castle" was originally built by the community back in 1994. The playground equipment has been removed as part of the playground and skatespot construction project now underway there at the…MORE
