On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Mayor Ed Murray joined about 150 kids who rode their bikes to Alki Elementary School as part of Alki bike to school day. There were two bike groups, one starting at anchor park and the other at Me-Kwa_Mooks where they…MORE
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Edith Macefield’s “UP! House” Is pending
Wed, 05/06/15
The sale of Edith Macefield’s world famous house is now pending.
“Interest in this property has been off the charts” said listing broker Paul Thomas. “Nearly 750,000 people viewed the virtual tour and stories about the sale have appeared…MORE
Reuben’s brews ready to unveil new brewery and taproom
Wed, 05/06/15
The wait is finally over. The taproom that RateBeer named 2014 Best Taproom in Washington is getting even better…and bigger!
At noon on Saturday, May 9, Reuben’s Brews will open the doors to its new, larger brewery and taproom at 5010 14th…MORE
Walk through the history of Alki Beach over three weekends
Wed, 05/06/15
information from SWSHS
The history of Alki Beach awaits a rich, multi-layered walking tour to be developed this spring by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, and you can help make it happen.
The historical society plans three…MORE
Pavement crack repairs on Admiral Way and California Ave. SW will start in mid May
Tue, 05/05/15
information from SDOT
Now that our weather is becoming drier and warmer, the Seattle Department of Transportation is preparing to roll out crack-seal crews and equipment. If weather is warm and dry next week, crews will begin this seasonal…MORE
SR99 lane closures this weekend timed to help Mariners fans get to and from games
Mon, 05/04/15
information from WSDOT
Crews will coordinate staggered lane closures to complete important work on State Route 99/Aurora Avenue North starting Friday, May 8, in part to help Mariners fans get to and from Safeco Field this weekend.
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Learn about rain garden and cistern installation at a free ‘Meet the Contractor’ fair on May 9
Mon, 05/04/15
information from King County
King County and City of Seattle will host a "Meet the Contractor" open house to share information about installing rain gardens and cisterns through the RainWise Program.
The event is set for Saturday,…MORE
Port told to apply for new land-use permit by Mayor Murray ahead of Foss and Shell Oil use of Terminal 5
Mon, 05/04/15
This morning, during a fundraiser breakfast for the non-profit Clean Solutions, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that the Port of Seattle will need to seek a new land-use permit before Foss Maritime can use Terminal 5 as a staging area for oil…MORE
SFD completes new recruit live fire training in Ballard
Mon, 05/04/15
All last week the Seattle Fire Department held training exercises for new recruits in a vacant Ballard home located at 2019 NW 64th Street.
After April 28, saws blasted, fires flared, hoses spewed and eager recruits practiced the skills…MORE
All hands on deck
Mon, 05/04/15
By Christy Wolyniak
Washington State’s maritime school, Seattle Maritime Academy throws students a line – providing maritime industry training and jobs.
Navigating a successful future begins and ends on the water for SMA students…MORE
