UPDATE: SLIDESHOW- Year of the Dragon
The Vietnamese Cultural Center, 2236 SW Orchard St. in West Seattle, celebrated the TẾT- Vietnam New Year today. Traditional culture was celebrated, and the Vietnamese and American flags were raised…MORE
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A smorgasbord of tips on calling 911, courtesy of West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network
Wed, 01/25/12
In their monthly meeting after a holiday hiatus, the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network met on Jan. 24 to discuss mental mapping tips in remembering details of suspect and suspect vehicles when we witness a crime and call 911. Location,…MORE
Burien council approves new Normandy Park fire station
Wed, 01/25/12
Burien lawmakers voted Jan. 23 to demolish the Normandy Park/ south Burien fire station at 135 S. Normandy Rd. and build a new facility on the site.
The new station will be a two-story 18,850 square-foot building with three vehicle bays, a…MORE
First degree murder charge in West Seattle shooting
Wed, 01/25/12
King County Prosecutors charged 67-year-old Lovett James Chambers, known locally as "Cid," with first degree murder on Jan. 25 in the shooting death of 36-year-old Michael Travis Hood outside a West Seattle bar on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 21…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Empty Bowls fundraiser at Burien Community Center
Wed, 01/25/12
Slideshow update: Photos from Friday's Empty Bowls event in Burien. The fundraiser raised funds for the Highline and White Center food banks.
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Join us for a meal and help…MORE
Standoff ends peacefully after suicidal man's car is forced into a fence in White Center
Wed, 01/25/12
The Jan. 23 standoff in White Center ended peacefully after a King County deputy kept cell phone communication alive with a suicidal man who had a handgun pressed to his head for several hours, according to KCSO Sgt. Cindi West.
The deputy…MORE
High winds knocked out power to 7000 Burienites overnight
Wed, 01/25/12
High winds Tuesday night into Wednesday caused numerous power outages in Burien resulting in 7000 without power, according to Seattle City Light. As of 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 the outage map shows only a few people still without power.
From…MORE
City to host third annual Seattle City Hall Open House this Saturday
Wed, 01/25/12
For the third year in a row the City of Seattle is inviting the community to come downtown to City Hall for an Open House this Saturday.
The public is invited to learn about resources the City provides, meet local elected officials, enjoy…MORE
Ballard film students go to Hollywood
Wed, 01/25/12
This spring, 12 students in the Ballard High School Video Production Program will be visiting Hollywood to tour the industry, meet with professionals, visit world-class film schools, and connect with program alumni.
Filmmaking is a…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Winds whip West Seattle causing outages and damage
Wed, 01/25/12
The high winds from a weather system that blew in on Tuesday night managed to take out the power for nearly 900 people in Fauntlee Hills and near Westwood Town Center and did some other damage. The outage was repaired in fairly short order and…MORE
