information from King County
King County’s contractor will begin work today to replace a 12-inch storm drain pipe under Beach Dr. S.W. This work is expected to take two to three weeks to complete.
Details: · Beach Dr. S.W.…MORE
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Up up and stay! Seattle Chinese Garden Kite Festival set for June 25
Wed, 06/22/16
The annual Seattle Chinese Garden Kite Festival is back Saturday, June 25, 2–6 p.m.
The event is cosponsored by The Boeing Company. Seattle Chinese Garden North Entrance at South Seattle College 6000 16th Avenue SW Come fly kites in the…MORE
Once and Future River: Reclaiming the Duwamish
Wed, 06/22/16
information from SWSHS
"Words, Writers & West Seattle's" monthly book-talk series will be held on July 8th instead of the usual 'First Friday' this month because of the holiday on the 4th. Once and Future River: Reclaiming the…MORE
Sailing drone launches out of Ballard
Wed, 06/22/16
A nautical drone company with a workshop in Ballard is making waves in the drone industry, and their sailing drone could help lead to breakthroughs in marine research.
Navocean has developed two self-navigating drone sailboats, the Nav2…MORE
Northwest Drivers: Illegal talking and texting isn’t “too dangerous”
Wed, 06/22/16
SEATTLE – Despite overwhelming evidence proving the perils of distracted driving, the latest poll from PEMCO Insurance reveals that nearly half of Northwest drivers admit they illegally use their phones while driving – and a majority do it…MORE
Mixed-media artist spotlighted in July at Burien Arts Gallery
Wed, 06/22/16
Works by mixed-media artist Kathy Constantine are featured in July at the Burien Arts Gallery.
Meet Kathy at the Opening Reception on Fri., July 8, 5–8 p.m. at the Gallery, located at 826 S.W. 152nd in Olde Burien. The show runs June 29 to…MORE
North Highline annexation update from Councilmember Herbold
Wed, 06/22/16
This Monday and Tuesday evening the King County Boundary Review Board held public hearings regarding the annexation of North Highline and White Center. The Review Board is made up of 11 members. four are appointed by the King County Executive,…MORE
Fauntleroy Expressway bearing pad replacement project update
Tue, 06/21/16
information from SDOT
Contractors replacing the bearing pads on the Fauntleroy Expressway are well over half way to finishing their work, but are now working where the bridge turns in or out of West Seattle (west of SW Avalon Way) where…MORE
Armed Home Invasion Robbery- Suspect at Large
Tue, 06/21/16
At 3:34 on the morning of June 21, 2016, Tukwila Police were dispatched to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 11800 block of 44 Ave S. The victim, an elderly man, called 911 from outside the house saying that two men armed with guns…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que opens
Tue, 06/21/16
Blessed by a warm summer day Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que opened with a ribbon cutting by primary owner Gerry Kingen and Seattle City Councilimember Lisa Herbold. The new restaurant will open officially on June 22.
The opening was all about…MORE
