The body that was spotted floating off the 3800 block of Beach Drive SW on March 12 is now the subject of a murder investigation and the Seattle Police Department is seeking the public's help. The body was that of a 51 year old woman from Kent…MORE
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Kyle Duce is leaving Locöl; Moving back to Colorado
Thu, 03/15/12
The faces of Kyle Duce and his wife Kristi will soon be missing from one of West Seattle's new favorite restaurant/bars Locöl Barley and Vine at 7902 35th s.w.
Duce, who with partner Shane Whitall and a group of investors launched the…MORE
Sili Savusa is the new WCCDA Executive Director; Aileen Balahadia leaves Mar. 31
Thu, 03/15/12
Sili Savusa, has been hired as the new Executive Director for the White Center Community Development Association. She replaces Aileen Balahadia who has been in the job for the past 8 years. Described as "a long time community advocate" Savusa…MORE
UPDATE: Power outage caused by downed tree affects 107 customers near Seola Park
Thu, 03/15/12
UPDATE 3:15 pm The outage is now resolved.
UPDATE 2:00 pm 3/15 The power outage is down to 23 customers, limited to the Seola Lane but power is expected to be restored by this afternoon.
Original Post A power outage near Seola Park…MORE
Alcohol initiative in White Center will encourage voluntary ban on ‘single serve’ sales before 1 p.m.
Wed, 03/14/12
A longtime source of concern for White Center business owners and citizens is the population of chronic, often homeless, inebriates living in or frequenting the area who, in many cases, starting to drink as soon as local convenience stores open…MORE
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr retiring from post on March 31
Wed, 03/14/12
Letter from Sheriff Rahr on the transition: Today, I have accepted a final offer from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) to become the Director. I plan to retire as Sheriff on March 31 and assume my new duties as…MORE
Reminder: Nighttime full closure for westbound traffic on Spokane Street Viaduct Mar. 15 and 16
Wed, 03/14/12
press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation on the Spokane Street Viaduct (the elevated roadway between the West Seattle Bridge and I-5) will close the viaduct to westbound traffic between I-5 and SR 99 on…MORE
Nature Consortium holding a brunch fundraiser, April 1
Wed, 03/14/12
press release: Nature Consortium will host its annual brunch fundraiser on Sunday, April 1st at the Hall at Fauntleroy in West Seattle. The program will feature youth performances, a live band, and an awards ceremony recognizing key volunteers…MORE
Local company, 11 Olives, moves up to downtown
Wed, 03/14/12
Back in September of 2011 the West Seattle Herald introduced our readers to 11 Olives, a West Seattle-based company ran by proprietor Rick Martin.
After less than a year distributing organic olive oil and balsamic vinegars through local…MORE
Thrive Through Cancer wine tasting fundraiser will benefit young adults Apr. 6
Wed, 03/14/12
Would you like to brighten a cancer patient’s day? • In May 2011, I thought to myself “Life is good.” I was 25 years old. I had an amazing group of family and friends and a loving boyfriend. I was working at a job I loved and had just purchased…MORE
