From the SPD Blotter: On Thursday, March 24th the Aggressive Driver Response team (ADRT) conducted enforcement around the city in accordance with their mission to promote traffic safety through the vigorous enforcement of city and state traffic…MORE
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Death by Chocolate: WS Chamber after hours event was sweet
Thu, 03/24/11
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce, in addition to its regular meetings often holds "after hours" networking events and Thursday. Mar. 24 the host was Dignity Memorial Forest Lawn who with a touch of dark humor held an event called "Death by…MORE
Highline will have to wait awhile for new superintendent
Thu, 03/24/11
The Highline School District will have an interim superintendent for about a year before a permanent replacement is picked to take over for John Welch, board president Sili Savusa announced March 23.
The board hopes to name a new…MORE
Spring at the Woodland Park Zoo: baby wallaroo Joey ventures out
Thu, 03/24/11
Baby wallaroo, Joey, took a jaunt outside the comforts of mama's pouch. While Joey still spends most of its time in mama's pouch, the optimum time to catch a sighting of him out of the pouch is during feedings in the mornings and end of day,…MORE
Sustainable Ballard to host workshop on emergency preparedness
Thu, 03/24/11
In light of the recent tsunami in Japan and the likelihood of earthquakes in Seattle, Sustainable Ballard will offer a workshop on Home and Personal Preparedness.
"Knowing that you are prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones, and…MORE
King County to turn off lights Saturday night in support of global Earth Hour
Thu, 03/24/11
As part of a global call for action on climate change, King County will join hundreds of millions of people and tens of thousands of organizations by turning off its non-essential facilities for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March…MORE
UPDATE: Burien doctor barred from giving physicals, coaching at Highline High
Thu, 03/24/11
The former Emergency Department director at Highline Medical Center, who has been barred from providing low-cost sports physicals or volunteer coaching at Highline High School, says the district’s new athletic program leadership “is doing truly…MORE
Easter choices abound in West Seattle next month
Thu, 03/24/11
If you've got the urge to seek out eggs and a certain bunny that appears in April, here's an early notice on where to find them about a month from now.
April 19 High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave. SW Toddler Spring Eggstravaganza…MORE
UPDATE 1: Cause of death determined in Jeremy Peck case; investigation moving forward
Thu, 03/24/11
King County Medical Examiners have released the cause of death in the Jeremy Peck case to detectives and family, although the information has not been released publicly since it is an ongoing investigation, according to Peck’s uncle John Peck.…MORE
UPDATE 2: Harbor Properties held meeting on "Nova" apt. proposal
Thu, 03/24/11
Harbor Properties and the public attended a hearing tonight, 6:30 pm. at the Senior Center of West Seattle for Harbor Properties' proposed "Nova" apartment building.
This meeting involved an application for Early Design Guidance with three…MORE