What was all talk is now all action as construction at Chief Sealth High School get underway. The initial hurdle is removing the floor tiling at the high school's cafeteria which contains asbestos. Other, non-hazardous tile was removed from the…MORE
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Blue Angels over West Seattle
Fri, 08/01/08
The United States Navy Blue Angels maneuvered with that unmistakable roar over and through downtown Seattle, and even flew over West Seattle Friday for the 2008 Seafair Festival. Friday was their practice show, while their official show is…MORE
Alki Avenue to be car-free
Thu, 07/31/08
Alki Avenue from California Way Southwest around Alki Beach to the south end of 63rd at Beach Drive from noon until 6 p.m. will be "car-free," Sunday, Sept. 7.
One lane will be coned off for the Water Taxi Shuttle and to provide access for…MORE
It's easy riding for the Westenders
Tue, 07/29/08
When a tight cluster of 40 scooters whir down California Avenue on a pleasant weekend morning these quaint two-wheelers of pink, powder blue, mustard yellow and rosy red look about as menacing as a parade of grinning Golden Retrievers and just as…MORE
SeaTac claymator looking for next big thing after Zappa
Tue, 07/29/08
Hidden in a small garage in an obscure and wooded corner of SeaTac are miniature cities and gardens inhabited by countless people, many smaller than your pinky finger.
These are the clay creations of 60-year-old animator, Bruce Bickford.…MORE
Jail siting forum provided more chances for feedback
Tue, 07/29/08
The City of Seattle made its case at South Seattle Community College for the potential siting of a new municipal jail for misdeameanor offenders on July 26th. The forum was one of a series of public forums on where to site such a facility. The…MORE
Effort to recycle house on hold
Mon, 07/28/08
A local woman's quest to save a house has been put on hold because available land is scarce in Seattle.
Margaret Todd wants to recycle the house previously owned by the 7th Elect Church of Israel, which sits on the land recently purchased…MORE
Council sends park levy to ballot
Mon, 07/28/08
The Seattle City Council last week voted unanimously to place a six-year, $145 million Parks and Green Spaces Levy on November's ballot.
The Council voted in favor of a levy package that would fund acquiring parks and green belts;…MORE
Design standards worry builders
Mon, 07/28/08
Mayor Greg Nickels has announced new proposed regulations for building townhomes, spurring concern from builders worried about the impact on future developments.
Covering 10 percent of the city, newer townhomes have been an ongoing sore…MORE
Local band wins $1 million contract
Mon, 07/28/08
In 2006 Tryg Littlefield and his three band mates quit their jobs. Littlefield gave up the home he'd purchased in West Seattle seven years earlier for a life of couch-surfing and Top Ramen dining. All this for the chance to tour and play his…MORE
