In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA ) is promoting "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!" as the theme for this year's Fire…MORE
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Former FBI agent Steve Moore fired for speaking out for Amanda Knox
Wed, 09/29/10
FBI agent Steve Moore, a Los Angeles resident, told the West Seattle Herald he was fired Tuesday after refusing to stop speaking out in support of Amanda Knox on national television and radio. He was deputy director of Public Safety at…MORE
Help improve the Phinney Farmers Market
Wed, 09/29/10
The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is looking for public input to improve the Phinney Farmers Market, which ends its 2010 run Oct. 1.
The alliance surveyed more than 200 shoppers at the Phinney Farmers Market Sept. 24 to find out how…MORE
Update: West Seattle Blockwatch Captains' Network Meets; Minutes now posted
Tue, 09/28/10
Over 20 captains of West Seattle blockwatches gathered at the Seattle Police Department Southwest precinct to discuss outreach efforts to revitalize and create new watches and welcome new precinct commander Cpt. Steve Paulsen back to the area.…MORE
Where will you be after high school? WSHS presents an education options night Oct. 7
Tue, 09/28/10
The West Seattle High School Counseling and Career Center Staff are presenting an information night for Juniors, Seniors and their parents called "Navigating Post-High School Education Options", Thursday Oct. 7 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
The…MORE
Ataxia Walk n' Roll on Alki will fund research into little known disease Oct. 2
Tue, 09/28/10
The Seattle International Ataxia Awareness Day Walk n' Roll is set to happen on Saturday Oct. 2 on Alki to bring attention to this little known by debilitating disease. It is presented by The Seattle Area Ataxia Support Group.
From the…MORE
UPDATE: Arrest made in Roxhill murder case; Victim beaten to death
Tue, 09/28/10
Oct. 12 UPDATE from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office website:
UPDATE: Tuesday arraignment, West Seattle murder--Chatri L. Thip (10-1-08877-2) was arraigned and pleaded not guilty this morning to Murder Second Degree for…MORE
Metro discontinues some Ballard-area bus service
Tue, 09/28/10
Due to reduced funding, King County Metro is eliminating a number of Ballard-area trips on Route 28 and Route 46. But, Metro is adding evening and Sunday trips on Route 75.
Route 28 runs between Broadview and downtown Seattle via Fremont…MORE
Seattle City Council looking for public feedback at budget hearings
Tue, 09/28/10
The Seattle City Council is working to balance the Seattle's 2011-2012 budget, and will seek input from the public to develop a budget. The City of Seattle faces a $67 million general fund deficit for 2011, which will force some difficult…MORE
Ballard Bridge lane closure Sept. 30
Tue, 09/28/10
Seattle Department of Transportation crews plan to close the right, southbound lane of the Ballard Bridge from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30.
Engineers will perform a bridge inspection during this time.
The sidewalk will remain…MORE
