By Gwen Davis
A new nonprofit community radio station recently approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will serve the North Admiral neighborhood in West Seattle, along with parts of Alki, starting in Oct. 2015.
The…MORE
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visits West Seattle's Sanislo Elementary
Thu, 02/19/15
Standing 7 feet 2 inches, NBA Legend and Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Sanislo Elementary on Feb. 19 and spoke to 3rd-5th graders promoting his new book "Stealing the Game". He chatted for about 10 minutes with the students then held a Q…MORE
Tom Koch announces his candidacy for City Council District 1: He joins eight in the race
Thu, 02/19/15
West Seattle resident Tom Koch has joined eight others in announcing his candidacy for Seattle City Council District 1.
Already announced and campaigning are Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Hemlock, George Capestany, Phillip Tavel, Shannon…MORE
Police on watch for man in golden van after child luring attempt
Wed, 02/18/15
Seattle police are on the lookout for a man driving a gold colored van after the driver reportedly posed as a school transportation official and tried to convince a mother to let her child ride with him.
According to Seattle Police,…MORE
Port slowdown has impact on West Seattle business; Emerald Maritime is off 35%
Wed, 02/18/15
The labor dispute between the longshoreman’s union and the Pacific Maritime Association management has had far reaching effects in the 29 ports along the west coast with ships offshore unable to offload their cargo and shipments on shore held up…MORE
Highland Park Play Area community design review meeting set for March 3
Wed, 02/18/15
The Highland Park Playground upgrades are the subject of the third and final meeting for the public on the design, usability and safety of the plan. The meeting is set for Tuesday March, 3 at 6:30pm at Highland Park Elementary School 1012 SW…MORE
King County Board of Health Subcommittee to vote on temporary fees for farmers market vendors
Wed, 02/18/15
The King County Board of Health will hold its next meeting Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Last month the Board of Health subcommittee proposed keeping farmers market and temporary fees at 2014 levels through 2015. The Board will likely…MORE
Ballard Development: 90 unit apartment buldling approved for NW 51st Street
Wed, 02/18/15
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development has approved an application for a six-story, 90 unit residential building at 1516 NW 51ST St. The the building will have a 500 square foot live/work unit on the ground level. Plans state that…MORE
Public input wanted for potential public restroom in Ballard
Wed, 02/18/15
The Ballard Partnership for Smart Growth and Seattle's Department of Transportation would like your input on the location and design of a potential public restroom in Central Ballard. This has been a high priority for the Partnership of community…MORE
Crown Hill man barricades himself in home after eating hallucinogenic mushrooms, assaults mother
Wed, 02/18/15
On Feb. 5, Seattle Police reported that they spent hours working to convince a man to come out of his home after he had eaten hallucinogens and assaulted his mother.
The incident happened at the 9200 block of Eighth Avenue Northwest at…MORE
