By Gwen Davis
This Thurs. Summit Public Schools (SPS) will host a public info session about the new charter school that's slated to open in West Seattle in the fall of 2016.
The school will serve grades 6-12.
During the first…MORE
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West Seattle Hi Yu seeking applicants for Senior Court
Tue, 02/24/15
West Seattle Hi-Yu is looking for young women or men to represent West Seattle on the 2015 Senior Court.
Candidates are judged on their community service projects, talent, spontaneous speaking, and other skills necessary to represent West…MORE
Seattle Cannabis will hold Grand Opening Saturday
Tue, 02/24/15
The West Seattle peninsula is dotted with medical marijuana outlets but as yet, no purely recreational store has opened so, the Grand Opening of Seattle Cannabis Company at 3230 1st Ave South this Saturday will mean those who choose to partake…MORE
Protesters takeover Burien City Council meeting
Tue, 02/24/15
Nearly a hundred protesters marched from the Burien transit center to the Burien City Hall and Library at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 to speak out against city ordinance 606. Homeless citizens marched with members from S.A.F.E., the A.C.L.U., and numerous…MORE
Surplus state-held water rights targeted for irrigation, local uses
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Local communities could have more access to water if legislators succeed in implementing a new system of leasing surplus state-owned water rights.
A bill proposed by Sen. Jim…MORE
Beyond McCleary
Mon, 02/23/15
By Alice Day, Reporter WNPA Olympia News Bureau
OLYMPIA—Advocates for minority and low-income students are urging legislators to take a closer look at the state’s McCleary obligation to ensure that all students are given equal and ample…MORE
Dump truck dumps but not the right way
Mon, 02/23/15
A multi-axel dump truck lost its load and flipped at SW Spokane St and SW Avalon Way around 3:15pm blocking the roadway to the West Seattle Bridge on ramp. A tow truck was brought in to help right the truck and clear the road. Traffic was…MORE
Five Swedish Ballard nurses nominated for DAISY Award
Mon, 02/23/15
Information provided by Swedish Hospital
On Feb 9, Swedish Hospital (Cherry Hill campus) honored 22 nurses with the DAISY Award for the extraordinary care they have given to patients.
Five nurses who work at the Swedish Ballard…MORE
Cyclist makes film that urges City to improve Ballard Bridge safety
Mon, 02/23/15
The Ballard Bridge has a long history of not being the safest bridge to cross for pedestrians, but Ballardite and co-owner of Peddler Brewery, Haley Woods, has created a video with hopes of improving the crossing.
Woods has created a…MORE
Murray, Godden announce Paid Parental Leave program for City of Seattle Employees
Mon, 02/23/15
Today, Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmember Jean Godden announced a new paid parental leave benefit for City of Seattle employees.
Murray and Godden will introduce legislation that will provide employees access to four weeks per year of paid…MORE
