It seemed much of West Seattle tuned in to watch the historic events of the inauguration of the now President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden on televisions all around town. From children at Lafayette Elementary School, some 10 years…MORE
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Homestead will stay the Homestead, says owner
Fri, 01/23/09
Tom Lin, co-owner of the Alki Homestead, said it's in his best interest to restore the historic restaurant.
This week, Lin met up with the potential buyers of the Homestead, "Johnny and Rose" (Zhu is said to be the buyers last name, but…MORE
City to inspect 'all major streets'
Fri, 01/23/09
In the next phase of storm recovery operations, the Seattle Department of Transportation will inspect the city?s 1,531 lane miles of major streets for residual sand, potential drain blockages and worn striping, with special emphasis on bicycle…MORE
Sideshow Duwamish master weaver shares her wares, heritage
Fri, 01/23/09
Duwamish master weaver Mary Lou Slaughter hosted the first of a series of her receptions at the Duwamish Longhouse Museum Jan.
MORESlideshow Easy Street records celebrates 20 years
Fri, 01/23/09
By Rose Egge, Photos provided by Easy Street Records
For any West Seattle resident who has even a slight interest in music, Easy Street records stirs up feelings of nostalgia. It has become a cultural center for the neighborhood, where you…MORE
Ferry plan 'unacceptable' to some Fauntleroy residents
Fri, 01/23/09
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferry Division held the last of 10 public hearings on its long-range draft plan at the Hall of Fauntleroy Wednesday (Jan.
MORENEW Ferries Division extends comment on long-range plan through Jan. 26
Fri, 01/23/09
The State Department of Transportation Ferry Division announced Jan. 22 it will extend public comment on its draft lon-range plan through Monday, Jan. 26.
The plan drew more than 100 Fauntleroy and West Seattle residents to a public…MORE
NEW City says new townhouse standards will improve neighborhoods
Thu, 01/22/09
Mayor Greg Nickels has sent legislation to the City Council that he says will improve the character and design of townhouses in West Seattle and require environmentally sensitive building and landscaping.
"Most of us would agree that…MORE
Slideshow Easy Street records celebrates 20 years
Thu, 01/22/09
Story by Rose Egge, Photos provided by Easy Street Records
For any West Seattle resident who has even a slight interest in music, Easy Street records stirs up feelings of nostalgia. It has become a cultural center for the neighborhood,…MORE
NEW Sundquist takes hard questions on school closures
Thu, 01/22/09
As the School Board's decision regarding school closure draws near, members of the community met with West Seattle representative Steve Sundquist this morning to discuss their concerns regarding the relocation of Pathfinder, closure of the Cooper…MORE
