press release: Eastbound traffic on the Spokane Street Viaduct (connecting the West Seattle Bridge to I-5) will be down to one lane between the SR99 off-ramp and Fourth Avenue South from 9 p.m. every night this week, February 15 -17, opening at 5…MORE
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Reminder: King County Water Taxi not in service on President's Day
Wed, 02/15/12
A reminder for passengers that in observance of President's Day this Monday, February 20, the King County Water Taxi will not be operating the West Seattle and Vashon Island routes.
For more information on fares, schedules, terminals, the…MORE
P-Patch garden coming to Westcrest Park; Talk about it Feb. 21
Wed, 02/15/12
A new P-Patch community garden is coming to Westcrest Park, 9000 8th Ave. SW, Seattle, 98106. In partnership with community volunteers, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is inviting the public and neighbors to help create the garden.
You…MORE
Normandy Park man arrested for allegedly shooting two people in South Seattle
Wed, 02/15/12
From the Seattle Police Department:
On February 14th shortly after 12:00 Noon, Seattle Police Department (SPD) Gang Unit detectives arrested a 27-year-old male suspect believed to be responsible for the double shooting that occurred on…MORE
Metro Transit changes in 2012: Public meetings tonight and tomorrow, Feb. 15 and 16
Wed, 02/15/12
After digesting the last round of public comment in November of 2011, Metro Transit officials are holding two West Seattle meetings this week to illustrate further tweeks to the system in making room for RapidRide C and D lines beginning service…MORE
Ballard Writer puts the spade to the page
Wed, 02/15/12
By Shane Harms, Intern.
Ballardite Joshua McNichols may not look like your typical farmer. He has soft features and speaks like an English professor. However, don’t let the looks and academic demeanor fool you, McNichols is a true farmer,…MORE
First meeting for West Seattle Greenways set for Feb. 19
Tue, 02/14/12
There's a movement underway in urban environments across the nation and led by northwestern city examples it is gaining momentum. Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw has written about the idea of Neighborhood Greenways, alternative routes…MORE
SSCC President Oertli urges public comment on proposed Metro service changes
Tue, 02/14/12
South Seattle Community College President Gary Oertli has shared a letter to the public urging comment and involvement regarding the proposed changes by Metro set to take effect next September. The changes to Route 125 from the college to…MORE
Open house meetings this week in West Seattle and Delridge/White Center on September service change proposals
Tue, 02/14/12
press release: The latest proposals for bus service changes next September reflect community feedback we heard last fall. Now Metro is seeking a second round of input to help shape our final recommendation, which will be submitted to the King…MORE
White Center Chamber gets going on initiatives for 2012 and announces good news
Tue, 02/14/12
Meeting for the first time at Vietnamese restaurant Pho My Loi just off 106th s.w. the White Center Chamber of Commerce meeting for Feb. 14 the organization took care of the vote for new board members (installation is March 13) and announced…MORE