By Tim Clifford
The key witness in the murder trial of Lovett James Chambers, Johnathon “Jamie” Vause, flew back to Seattle and testified in court this week.
“My first response was to get the hell away from there before this guy…MORE
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Duwamish Tribe claims their cultural artifacts have been confiscated by the Port of Seattle
Thu, 02/27/14
information from the Duwamish Tribe The Duwamish Tribe would like its cultural artifacts back. Last July, the Burke Museum was paid by the Port of Seattle to confiscate $800 worth of Duwamish cultural artifacts on display at the Duwamish…MORE
Barton Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Project meeting summary
Thu, 02/27/14
information from King County
Barton Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Project Sunrise Heights and Westwood Neighborhoods Public Meetings Summary - January 23 and 25, 2014
Overview
King County’s Barton Combined Sewer…MORE
Development plans on 24th S.W. are problematic and contested by the neighborhood
Thu, 02/27/14
As the Herald reported on Feb. 20, a plan to divide a plot of land on 24th Ave S.W. has met with significant opposition. Comments on the plan center around the wetlands on the lot itself, and potential impacts to nearby Longfellow Creek.
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Arbor Heights Elementary School takes another step toward replacement
Thu, 02/27/14
The process of rebuilding Arbor Heights Elementary School took another step this week as the Land Use Permit allowing demolition of the existing structure is now set for review by the Seattle Department of Planning and Development. Seattle Public…MORE
Streamlined design review approved for Oregon Street town homes
Thu, 02/27/14
A streamlined design review has been approved by the Seattle Department of Planning and Development on a proposal to allow two, two unit (3)-story townhomes (total of 4 units) to be built at 4107 S.W. Oregon Street. Parking for 4 vehicles to be…MORE
REMINDER: 34th District Democrats Caucus Call on March 9 will elect delegates for state convention
Wed, 02/26/14
The 34th District Democrats will hold their 2014 Caucus Call on March 9 at Evergreen High School to elect delegates and alternates to the Washington State Democratic Convention on June 21.
Details: • Date: March 9, 2014, Sunday • Time:1 to…MORE
Me Kwa Mooks Park restoration will continue this year
Wed, 02/26/14
information from Seattle Parks
Seattle Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Green Seattle Partnership, is undertaking another project to preserve portions of Me-Kwa-Mooks Park off SW Jacobsen Road. Activities will include control…MORE
West Seattle High School sophomores hosting benefit basketball tourney for Treehouse March 15
Wed, 02/26/14
The West Seattle High School Sophomore class is hosting a 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament “206 BANG OUT” on Saturday, March 15th which will benefit Treehouse and help improve lives of foster kids in our community.
This event is for players 6th…MORE
White paint marks on the street prompt questions; SDOT responds
Tue, 02/25/14
People in Arbor Heights and Fauntleroy have been curious about the appearance of white paint marks on the street that began appearing recently.
SDOT said they've been getting questions about it and said, "chances are you’re looking at a…MORE
