By David Rosen
Update for 2 p.m., July 31 The Seattle Fire Department said improperly disposed-of smoking materials were to blame for the a West Seattle apartment fire overnight that took the life of an elderly woman.
Here is SFD's…MORE
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Need materials for your Night Out events? Blockwatch Captains have you covered on July 31
Mon, 07/30/12
Press release from the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains' Network
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 7/31) is a second opportunity to pick up Night Out materials for your neighborhoods (for those of you who missed the first opportunity at our June meeting…MORE
City Council lifts restriction on funding for study to improve Ballard transit
Mon, 07/30/12
The first step to making better transit to Ballard has just been OK'd today by the Seattle City Council.
A proviso blocking funding for an $800,000 study to identify possible modes of transit -- such as light rail, a street car, or a…MORE
CleanScapes announces free curbside Styrofoam collection for Des Moines residents
Mon, 07/30/12
Press release:
Beginning August 1st, CleanScapes will begin a curbside Styrofoam collection pilot program. This free program will allow Des Moines CleanScapes residential customers to place Styrofoam on the curb for collection.
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PCC Natural Markets teams up with Alaffia Skin Care to donate bikes to African teens
Mon, 07/30/12
Seattle-headquartered PCC Natural Markets (PCC) in a cooperative effort with Alaffia Sustainable Skin Care, will help African teens avoid missing school due to lack of transportation by collecting and distributing used bicycles. PCC has conducted…MORE
SPD looking for clues in 2011 West Seattle death
Mon, 07/30/12
Seattle Police are looking for tips in an ongoing murder investigation from 2011 that seemingly flew under the radar of news media across Seattle (including the Herald).
According to SPD’s “Catch a Killer” website, detectives are…MORE
Summer Festival set for Delridge Aug. 4; Sponsored by Eastridge Church
Mon, 07/30/12
A community festival at the Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way s.w. that will feature a huge backpack giveaway and lots of kids activities is happening Saturday, August 4, hosted by Eastridge Church.
The event will start at 11…MORE
Garden makeover at Denny International Middle School will see celebrity participants Aug. 1
Mon, 07/30/12
Denny International Middle School's Joan Allen Memorial Garden is set to be transformed on Aug. 1 by a group of community and student volunteers and will include José Banda, new Seattle Public Schools Superintendent, plus a host of Seattle sports…MORE
Candace Oehler leaving SSCC: Last day is July 31
Mon, 07/30/12
The Interim Director of Communications at South Seattle Community College, Candace Oehler is leaving the institution on July 31. She is taking a similar position with a community college in Phoenix Arizona.
Oehler, who started with SSCC…MORE
Armed robbery suspect arrested in West Seattle; Accomplice still at large
Mon, 07/30/12
Shortly after midnight on July 29, two suspects committed an armed robbery of a man and woman near 14th Ave and E. Howell St. in Capitol Hill. An hour later, the suspects were back at it, attempting to rob two women near the intersection of…MORE
