Seattle residents who are interested installing rain gardens or cisterns can meet with contractors at a free event Oct. 11 in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle.
The RainWise Program offers eligible Seattle homeowners rebates that…MORE
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SWSHS releases 'Apron Strings' recipe book; 114 recipes from residents make for tasty reading
Fri, 10/03/14
information from SWSHS Just in time for Thanksgiving meal planning and the search for a unique holiday gift, the Southwest Seattle Historical Society is releasing a new, home-grown cookbook.
“Apron Strings: Recipes and Recollections from…MORE
Cindi Barker and Emergency Communication Hubs honored by County Executive Constantine
Thu, 10/02/14
King County Executive Dow Constantine came to West Seattle on Oct. 2 to honor Cindi Barker and the Emergency Communication Hubs that serve communities from Ballard to West Seattle and beyond.
"Disasters happen on an ongoing basis,"…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Construction crane at 3922 SW Alaska comes down
Thu, 10/02/14
The construction crane located at 3922 SW Alaska St is finally being taken apart after being installed 16 months ago. The site will host more than 200 apartments and an LA Fitness on the bottom floor. The entire process will last about a day and…MORE
National American Energy Solar Tour will shine a light on local solar efforts Oct. 4
Wed, 10/01/14
The National American Energy Solar Tour is coming to West Seattle and Burien on Saturday Oct. 4 as home owners in both neighborhoods are preparing to show their solar homes from 12 to 4. It is an opportunity for people interested in solar energy…MORE
Executive Constantine will present 2014 Award for Community Preparedness in West Seattle
Wed, 10/01/14
King County Executive Dow Constantine will present the fourth annual Community Preparedness award on Thursday at the Fauntleroy Church CC at 9140 California Ave SW at 1pm.
Each year, the Executive recognizes one or more community…MORE
SLIDESHOW: South Seattle College's TRIO program wins a $10,000 IKEA make over
Wed, 10/01/14
Swedish furniture giant IKEA made a very special award to South Seattle College last week.
The college was the winner of a $10,000 furniture and office makeover. The TRIO/Upward Bound program was awarded IKEA’s “Life Improvement Challenge…MORE
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR JASON KARWHITE
Wed, 10/01/14
It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of one of Tukwila’s finest, Firefighter 1st Class Jason William Karwhite. Since his early beginnings in the fire service in 1996, Jason has touched many lives across our region and…MORE
Voter registration deadlines approaching for the general election
Wed, 10/01/14
Citizens who want to participate in the Nov. 4 general election should prepare now. King County Elections will mail general election ballots to all registered voters on Oct. 15, so it’s important that citizens register to vote and keep their name…MORE
Three Tree Point beaches south to Pierce County line closed for shellfish harvesting
Wed, 10/01/14
High levels of marine biotoxin that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) were found in shellfish samples collected at the Des Moines Marina. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Public Health – Seattle & King…MORE
