By Tim Clifford
UPDATE Sunday July 20 5:30pm Tomorrow the Barton family and S.A.F.E. are planning to hold a press conference in front of City Hall at 8:30 a.m. "We are hoping that the mayor will tell SPD to stand down" said Jean Barton of…MORE
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Transit Advocates Launch Campaign to Pass Seattle Transit Plan
Thu, 07/17/14
On the heels of the Seattle City Council’s vote this afternoon to place a Seattle transit measure on the November 4 general election ballot, a coalition of transit supporters announced today that they are launching Yes for Seattle Transit, a…MORE
Alki Landing reviewed by design review board: new plans described as "torture"
Thu, 07/17/14
By Gwen Davis
The Southwest Design Review met for an EDG or Early Design Guidance meeting on July 17 to discuss the proposed building on Alki Ave SW, aka the Alki Landing being developed by Borge Steinsvik.
Here are the takeaways:…MORE
Two women rushed to Swedish Hospital after possible hazmat exposure
Thu, 07/17/14
Over sixteen Seattle Fire Department units have been dispatched to a hazardous material report at Keller Supply and Company at 3209 17th Ave. W. in Interbay.
Two women were exposed to something that caused them to have a rash and one to…MORE
West Seattle man burns down house while killing a spider
Wed, 07/16/14
By Tim Clifford
The headline says it all. No human can escape the existential condition of making mistakes, but rarely do those mistakes perfectly combine irony and humor as swiftly as one West Seattle man’s efforts to kill a spider lead…MORE
King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired
Wed, 07/16/14
Jailed King County Sheriff’s deputy Darrion Holiwell was fired by Sheriff John Urquhart today.
Holiwell was arrested June 19, 2014 and subsequently charged with three felonies, including Promoting Prostitution, Theft, and drug dealing.…MORE
Alki Art Fair will fill the promenade this weekend
Wed, 07/16/14
17TH ANNUAL ALKI ART FAIR JULY 19-20, 2014 The Alki Art Fair, now in its 17th year will fill the Promenade on Alki Beach July 19-20 offering visual arts, crafts, food and music. Artist booths are open from 10 am - 6 pm with music all day until 9…MORE
Spud Fish and Chips donating a buck for every cup of chowder sold during Alki Art Fair
Wed, 07/16/14
If you like chowder (and many do) you will have a chance to enjoy it and do some good this weekend at the Alki Art Fair.
Spud Fish and Chips is donating $1 to marine mammal protection organization Seal Sitters for each cup of chowder…MORE
Earl Cruzen named recipient of Orville Rummel Trophy
Tue, 07/15/14
information from West Seattle Rotary
West Seattle native, businessman and community leader, Earl Cruzen, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Orville Rummel Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Community. He will be honored at the…MORE
Rainier search and rescue fundraiser will be joined by Jim Whittaker on Wednesday
Tue, 07/15/14
Kelly Jackson who was rescued from an unsuccessful climb of Mt. Rainer is the host of a fundraiser at West 5 in the West Seattle Junction on Wednesday from 6 to 9pm. To add some sparkle to the event he will be joined by the West Seattle's own Jim…MORE
