By Gwen Davis Kavey Pollard knows the lifestyle struggles of low wage jobs all too well. He makes $12.75/hour as a machine operator, and while he would like to live in SeaTac, Pollard resides in Kent because it’s cheaper. “I’m not making minimum…MORE
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On The Go - Week of 3-17-14
Mon, 03/17/14
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Volunteer Event to “Depave” Highland Park Improvement Club 1116 S.W. Holden St. Sat., March 22, 10-3 p.m. Bring your muscle to chop up asphalt and…MORE
They took on "Snake Hill"
Mon, 03/17/14
By Matt Wendland Allie and Ian Fadness and Darin Brill in high spirits before loading into buses transporting racers from Olde Burien to the starting line at the Cove in Normandy Park before Sunday’s annual Cove to Clover footrace. Despite cold…MORE
Controversial 30 unit 'No Parking' apartment near Morgan Junction clears hurdle
Mon, 03/17/14
The locally controversial 30 unit, 7800 square foot, 3 story "no parking" apartment complex now called Pholston Paradise in the Morgan Junction area at 6917 California Ave. S.W. has been given a "Determination of Non Significance" by Seattle's…MORE
Raising minimum wage produces economic stimulus, study finds
Sun, 03/16/14
By Gwen Davis
Kavey Pollard knows the lifestyle struggles of low wage jobs all too well. He makes $12.75/hour as a machine operator, and while he would like to live in SeaTac, Pollard resides in Kent because it’s cheaper. “I’m not making…MORE
Holy Rosary holding Security Breach Information night Sunday 6:30
Sun, 03/16/14
Holy Rosary West Seattle today sent out a late notice urging all volunteers or employees of the church and other interested parties to attend a special Security Breach Information Night meeting at 6:30pm. The announcement comes in the wake of the…MORE
West Seattle Bog needs your help; Wetlands require a study and remedial work
Sat, 03/15/14
Thinking globally and acting locally usually means doing your best to recycle, dispose of chemicals properly and keeping your drains clear. But acting locally to preserve and protect the environment also means a level of public stewardship over…MORE
West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting will discuss local crime trends plus hiring practices
Fri, 03/14/14
The next West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting is set for March 18, @ Southwest Police Precinct, 2300 SW Webster, 7 – 8:30pm.
The precinct's new Commander, Captain Steve Wilske will provide an update on recent crime trends.
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Do you ride the Water Taxi? Here's a change you need to know
Fri, 03/14/14
Starting March 14, the pedestrian crossing at Yesler Way and Alaskan Way to Pier 50 will be closed because of Waterfront Seattle construction.
Pedestrians will be routed one block north to cross at Columbia Street. Please allow extra time…MORE
‘Telling Our Westside Stories: Work’ to open March 15 at SW Seattle Historical Museum
Fri, 03/14/14
information from S.W. Historical Society
A new exhibit on work opens Saturday, March 15, 2014, at our Log House Museum. It is the second phase of a three-phase exhibit whose overall title is “Telling Our Westside Stories.” The theme of the…MORE
