The Southwest Seattle Historical Society has submitted its landmark nominations to the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board for the two West Seattle Junction buildings that have been the focus of its “We Love The Junction” campaign since last…MORE
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REMINDER: Harvest Festival returns to the Junction Oct. 30
Thu, 09/22/16
The West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival and Trick-or-Treat is back again for young and old alike on Sunday, October 30th 10am – 2pm.
The Junction’s Harvest Festival has become a favorite fall event for West Seattle with hundreds of kids…MORE
West Seattle Bridge will close for Jersey Barrier repairs Oct. 1
Thu, 09/22/16
information from SDOT The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers that maintenance crews need to replace damaged jersey barriers in the median of the West Seattle Bridge, requiring a full closure of the bridge on Saturday,…MORE
Seattle Summer Parkways will fill Alki Beach with fun Sunday Sept. 25
Thu, 09/22/16
Seattle Summer Parkways is set for Sunday Sept. 25 along Alki Beach.
The festivities run from 11am to 4pm, with attractions and activities galore available along a 2-mile bike- and walk-friendly route on Alki Avenue from Don Armeni to Alki…MORE
King County Sheriff seeking public’s help in identifying remains found on Mt Si
Wed, 09/21/16
information from King County Sheriff
Detectives with the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit would like the public’s help to identify skeletal remains found on Mt Si, near North Bend Washington. Evidence suggests the remains…MORE
14 Collisions in U.S. in 10 Days Due to Pokémon Go According to New Study
Wed, 09/21/16
Olympia- A new study indicates Pokémon Go poses a significant hazard for younger drivers. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released a national report on Friday which tracked 14 Pokémon Go related crashes over a 10 day…MORE
1984 cold case finally wrapped up by Seattle Police
Tue, 09/20/16
Seattle Homicide detectives have solved a case that lay dormant as a cold case for 42 years. The suspect died in 2013 but they now know who shot and killed Michael Vanderpool on May 5, 1984, in West Seattle.
Jonah Spengenthal-Lee writing…MORE
City suing homeowners who illegally cut trees for $1.6 million
Tue, 09/20/16
The illegal tree cutting in the West Duwamish Greenbelt of West Seattle last spring has finally resulted in legal action by the City of Seattle. In a press release from Pete Holmes City Attorney he said the City of Seattle is suing the homeowners…MORE
Sweet Mickey’s owner talks crime in Ballard after armed robbery
Tue, 09/20/16
Sweet Mickey’s Candy Shoppe near Ballard Common Parks was the site of a Labor Day weekend armed robbery and owner, Randy Brinker, is talking about the incident.
According to Brinker Saturday September 3, a six-foot-tall white male wearing…MORE
Ballardite speaks out after ‘Hugh Mungus’ viral controversy
Tue, 09/20/16
Ballard resident, Rudy Pantoja Jr. a.k.a. “Hugh Mungus” never dreamed he’d be accused of sexual harassment at Seattle City Council meeting for what he believed to be a playful redirection, and now after a video of the incident has gone viral,…MORE
