Continuing the area's building boom, three new developments on California Avenue Southwest are under review by the city planning department, including one developer's third major project here.
BlueStar Management Inc, developers of the…MORE
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City to bring us 'traffic calming'
Tue, 04/22/08
A few of the area's worst hotspots for speeding drivers and pedestrian safety are getting some attention from city transportation officials who said last week they plan to install "traffic calming" measures and other fixes to help slow traffic…MORE
VIDEO: Pet Rodeo and Snooty Walk requires a Woof
Sun, 04/20/08
On Saturday, April 19, the Junior class of West Seattle High School held its 2nd annual "Pet Rodeo & Snooty Walk" at Hiawatha Park from 2-4 pm. Events included "Cutest Couple," comprised of either a pair of dogs, or a dog and owner, "Fastest…MORE
Spring Snow Friday night in West Seattle
Sat, 04/19/08
Corn snow fell briefly on Friday evening on Gatewood Hill in West Seattle, with no accumulation. Other parts of Seattle, and north of Seattle did see some accumulation though the unusual cold weather for April was not expected to last.
MORECesar Chavez Park dedicated in South Park
Fri, 04/18/08
Cesar Chavez Park opened grandly April 17 with an architectural and musical dedication honoring its namesake, the famous civil rights activist and labor organizer for the farm worker. The site is on a fifth acre lot on 7th Avenue South and…MORE
City modernizing development code
Tue, 04/15/08
The city's Department of Planning and Development is putting the final touches on a proposal that would increase height limits and change development standards in areas zoned multifamily, which make up much of residential West Seattle.
The…MORE
Problems remain for Morgan park
Tue, 04/15/08
People living around the Morgan Junction met again recently and mused over various real and perceived problems.
The former monorail property, a ProParks Levy site, incorporated popular aspects of three designs for its 'final approved…MORE
Port adopts clean air emissions strategy
Tue, 04/15/08
The Port of Seattle Commission has adopted the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, a joint effort to reduce seaport-related air emissions with the Port of Tacoma and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
The pact, initially released last…MORE
City to provide free trees to residents
Tue, 04/15/08
This fall, the Department of Neighborhoods will be providing free trees for planting on residential streets in Seattle neighborhoods.
Applications are accepted from groups of neighbors and are due on Friday, August 15, 2008.
This is…MORE
Raising 'pennies for penguins'
Tue, 04/15/08
Humboldt penguins at the Woodland Park Zoo have outlived their 60-year-old home, and plans are underway to build them a state-of-the-art natural exhibit area.
The zoo is conducting their "Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive",…MORE
