7th Congressional District Congressman Jim McDermott reintroduced the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act (H.R. 2442) on July 1 in hopes of finally gaining federal recognition and benefits for the native people of metropolitan Seattle (named after Si…MORE
West Seattle - News
UPDATE: Crane operator did not suffer cardiac event
Tue, 07/02/13
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the Port of Seattle's terminals (near Terminal 7A) at 4:40 p.m. on July 2 to aid a crane operator who reportedly suffered a cardiac event while in the crane's cab.
Upon evaluating the patient, it…MORE
UPDATE 2: Two arrested in West Seattle carjacking; But case has gotten confusing
Tue, 07/02/13
A carjacking that took place on July 2, led to the arrest of two suspects but that's the simple part. Police now say that the man who pulled a gun during a Tuesday evening robbery might have been trying to get back some stolen auto parts.
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REMINDER: Seafair Pirates will invade Alki on July 6
Tue, 07/02/13
The Seafair Pirates will perform their annual invasion of Alki Beach today July 6 between 11:30am and 12:30pm depending on the tide.
Massive crowds attend this event which actually opens at 9:30am with vendors, music and more lining the…MORE
Sheet pile removal at Barton Pump Station July 3 will raise noise level
Tue, 07/02/13
Information from King County
On Wednesday, July 3, crews will remove a section of steel sheet piles at the Barton Pump Station.
Removing the piles requires the use of a vibrating hammer, which is likely to increase levels of noise…MORE
West Seattle Grand Parade will roll July 20; Details released
Mon, 07/01/13
The West Seattle Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, July 20 starting at 11:00 AM. It will be preceeded by the 2nd annual Float Dodger 5K run, and the Kiddies Parade. The West Seattle Grand Parade's sponsors this year are the West Seattle…MORE
On the Go - Week of 7-1-13
Mon, 07/01/13
Volunteer Intro Session -- Saturday morning, July 13, 2013 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., one block from Alki Beach
Got time to volunteer? The Southwest Seattle Historical Society needs you…MORE
West Seattle Water Taxi running Sunday hours on July 4
Mon, 07/01/13
The West Seattle route of the King County Water Taxi will operate on a Sunday schedule for the 4th of July. We resume our normally scheduled service on Friday, July 5. Please note that we are running an extended schedule on Wednesday, July 3,…MORE
Demolition of former Genesee Elementary could begin in November: Construction scheduled to start in May
Mon, 07/01/13
Information from the School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) meeting in mid-May and the quarterly Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council:
Demolition and construction timeline: Eric Becker, Sr. Project Manager for Seattle Schools, reported in…MORE
Need relief from the heat? City libraries act as cooling centers
Mon, 07/01/13
Information from City of Seattle:
City of Seattle offers services during heat wave
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding communities until 11 p.m. Monday evening. In…MORE
