By a vote of 5-4 the Seattle City Council voted down the potential street vacation, which would have meant selling land on Occidental Ave. South to permit investor Chris Hansen to build his proposed $490 million arena.
Council member Lisa…MORE
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Water taxi carries more than three times their normal number on Monday run
Mon, 05/02/16
King County reports that 1,189 riders rode the water taxi during the peak commute (6-9:15am) between West Seattle to downtown Seattle. Last Monday by comparison they had 330.
Peak trips: They had 221 riders at 7:15 am, 243 riders at 7:45…MORE
On the Go Week of 5-2-16
Mon, 05/02/16
Chief Sealth Multi Class Reunion Lincoln Park, Shelters #3 and #4 Fri., July 22, 3 – 10 P.m.. Chief Sealth High School classes of 1969 – 1975 are sponsoring the 1st Annual “Chief Sealth High Day” at Lincoln Park! Our goal is to plan for an annual…MORE
King County Water Taxi delivering record-level service during Viaduct closure
Sun, 05/01/16
information from King County
People across the region continue to shift how they commute to avoid peak congestion during the 99 closure, and King County Water Taxi is seeing much higher ridership as a result. Boats to and from West Seattle…MORE
Village Green Nursery is a mixed bag of green; Vera Johnson’s story is familiar and sad
Sun, 05/01/16
When Vera Johnson purchased the Village Green Perennial Nursery on 26th SW near White Center in 2003 she saw the business, first established in the 70’s by Teresa Romedo and Bob Berridge, as something she could transform and grow. The 1 3/4 acre…MORE
Burien City Council Reschedules C.A.R.E.S. Contract Extension Discussion
Fri, 04/29/16
By Michele Smith As we first reported on April 15th, the Burien City Council voted down an amendment that would extend Burien’s animal control organization, C.A.R.E.S past August 2016. Council member Berkowitz cited community concerns and regret…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Major drug bust made in Burien: $150,000 cash, Heroin and Meth seized
Fri, 04/29/16
information from King County Sheriff
In the early morning hours of April 29, 2016, Burien Police detectives recovered over a pound of heroin, four pounds of crystal methamphetamine, several firearms, and about $150,000 cash in the service…MORE
Alaskan Way Viaduct closes April 29 -- here is what you need to know
Thu, 04/28/16
By Gwen Davis The Alaskan Way Viaduct will close at 12:01 Friday. It will remain closed for two weeks. Around 90,000 drivers and 30,000 transit riders will need to make other plans. Congestion is expected to spread for dozens of miles. This…MORE
Council member Lisa Herbold writes an open letter to the Port of Seattle about Terminal 5 shore power and noise
Thu, 04/28/16
Council member Lisa Herbold in her email to constituents talked about a letter she wrote regarding the fate of the T-5 Terminal in West Seattle. Herbold wrote:
"Tucked behind the Chelan Café, Terminal 5 (T5) has sat empty since late 2014…MORE
White Center's new library is a shiny gem in town
Thu, 04/28/16
by June McKivor
We’re moving again! The White Center Library is moving to its new building on 107th and 14th SW. As we celebrate the opening of our new library, we in the Library Guild have also been thinking about its past, about how…MORE
