Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, joined fellow Democrats this week in sponsoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s requested oil transportation legislation in the state Senate (SB 5087).
“There is a massive amount of oil and coal moving through our…MORE
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Five story apartment bldg. on Delridge will go before design review board Feb. 5
Thu, 01/15/15
Going back to 2008 the proposed five story apartment complex at 4106 Delridge Way SW will come before the SW Design Review Board on Feb. 5. This is a re-scheduled meeting.
The proposal now calls for 36 total units with 17 one bedroom units…MORE
Second recommendation meeting for 44 unit Apt./retail bldg in junction set for Feb. 5
Thu, 01/15/15
The seven story, 44 unit apartment building proposed for 4505 42nd Ave. SW will undergo its second design review recommendation meeting on Feb. 5. Since it was first proposed, the project has gone up a story, from six to seven, lost one…MORE
34th District Democrats get reorganized with refilling all positions
Wed, 01/14/15
By Gwen Davis
The 34th District Democrats held their “reorganization” meeting Wed. night, where all positions and appointments were refilled, something the organization does every two years. All of the nominees were nearly unanimously…MORE
Tarleton elected Deputy Majority Floor Leader
Wed, 01/14/15
Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard) was elected Deputy Majority Floor Leader by her peers in the House Democratic Caucus today.
“We face many challenges this session, but I’m ready to do my part to ensure we fund kids and teachers, and support…MORE
KAVU brings a bit of Ballard to downtown Seattle with second retail location
Wed, 01/14/15
On January 27, KAVU, the true outdoor lifestyle clothing brand, will open a second retail location in downtown Seattle at 1215 First Avenue.
Located in a growing retail district in close proximity to popular Seattle tourist destinations,…MORE
Murray expands shelter for homeless people, proposes encampment ordinance
Wed, 01/14/15
Today Mayor Ed Murray announced several actions to respond to the growing number of homeless people forced to sleep on the streets of Seattle, including an expansion of emergency shelter and the establishment of up to three permitted tent…MORE
Foss Maritime Lease approved, moving forward at Port Commission meeting
Wed, 01/14/15
The leasing opportunity for Foss Maritime to use Terminal 5 on Harbor Island as a service hub for Shell Oil vessels has officially been approved to move forward by the Port Commission. After a heated debate amongst the five commissioners a 3 to…MORE
Join Sustainable West Seattle and get discounts from local businesses
Tue, 01/13/15
If you believe in sustainability and aren't a member of Sustainable West Seattle, now you have a chance to do so and get a discount at local West Seattle businesses.
A new membership benefit for 2015 will be a members discount from local…MORE
Parents grapple with Highland Park play area feedback session
Tue, 01/13/15
By Gwen Davis
Seattle Parks and Recreation kicked off the second public meeting for the Highland Park play area renovation project on Tues. About 25 people attended. Feedback from the first meeting was already incorporated into the two…MORE
