The U.S. Coast Guard and Seattle Fire Department responded to a sinking tug this morning when it started taking on water while it was being towed into dock outside Shilshole Marina this morning.
“We had a Tug boat that was being towed into…MORE
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Just when you thought bad weather was done: National Weather Service says high winds coming Friday
Thu, 04/06/17
Spring may have sprung but bad weather can come anytime and high winds are now being predicted for Friday midday into the evening.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from late Friday…MORE
Duwamish Alive! offers multiple chances to make your positive mark on the environment April 22
Thu, 04/06/17
information from Duwamish Alive!
A popular community effort, Duwamish Alive! habitat restoration event on Saturday, April 22nd, celebrates the connection of our urban parks and open spaces to our river and wildlife. Starting at 10:00 am…MORE
Eldercare Consulting, Peel & Press, SW Youth & Family, and Maria Groen winners of Westside Awards
Wed, 04/05/17
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce has announced that the recipients of the 2017 Westside Awards are:
Business of the Year: Eldercare Consulting, LLC Emerging Business of the Year: Peel & Press Not-for-Profit…MORE
Baby seal on Alki needs you to give it space
Wed, 04/05/17
A baby seal was spotted resting on Alki Beach today near where the sand ends and the rocky beach begins.
Molly Boose one of about 170 volunteers for Seal Sitters was on duty this afternoon at Alki Beach keeping an eye on "Taffy" who had…MORE
PCC Natural Market heading to Burien at Five Corners
Wed, 04/05/17
information from PCC Natural Markets
PCC Natural Markets (PCC), the largest community-owned food market in the U.S. and one of Seattle’s original grocers, today announced plans to open a new location in Burien, Wash. Located in Five…MORE
Like beer and really good produce? New farmshare pilot partners with Ballard brewery
Wed, 04/05/17
A farm from the Olympic Peninsula is piloting a farmshare program and beer imbibers will be happy with one of their pickup sites.
Starting in June, River Run Farmers will be dropping off packed boxes off fresh produce for over 150…MORE
$400,000 grant awarded for Fish Ladder improvements at Ballard Locks
Wed, 04/05/17
Improvements are coming to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Fish Ladder thanks to a $400,000 grant awarded to Discover Your Northwest and The Corps Foundation.
The grant was presented to Corps and Discover Your Northwest representatives…MORE
Ballardites respond after Amazon unveils AmazonFresh Pickup location in Ballard
Wed, 04/05/17
Amazon announced last week the opening of their new AmazonFresh Pickup grocery location at 5100 15th Ave. N.W. in Ballard, and with the opening some Ballardites are showing support while others are showing bewilderment.
The store allows…MORE
Nature Consortium and Earth Corp teaming up for Earth Day April 22
Tue, 04/04/17
information from DNDA
This year Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 22, and from 10:00am until 2:00pm Nature Consortium and Earth Corps are co-hosting a fun volunteer opportunity within the vast West Duwamish Greenbelt as part of a Duwamish…MORE
