Update note: Ron Sterling's comments in response to the county's plan can be found towards the bottom of the story (if you happened to already read the original version). King County’s plan to install a one million gallon underground storage tank…MORE
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WSDOT seeking public comment on Alaskan Way changes this afternoon
Thu, 05/17/12
Washington State Department of Transportation will have representatives on hand at Pier 50 this afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm to solicit feedback regarding the recent changes to Alaskan Way.
Please plan a few extra minutes in your…MORE
UPDATE: Cong. Jim McDermott held Neighborhood Coffee Event in White Center
Thu, 05/17/12
Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) held a “Coffee with your Congressman” event in the White Center neighborhood at DubSea Coffee 9910 8th Ave. s.w. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. It was the latest in a series of events that the…MORE
SLIDESHOW: New SPS Superintendent Jose Banda toured Arbor Heights Elementary
Thu, 05/17/12
A day after new Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Jose Banda was voted into the job by a unanimous School Board vote he came to Arbor Heights Elementary School to take a tour, meet some students and answer some early questions from the media…MORE
REMINDER: CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle Tea Fundraiser is Sat. May 19
Thu, 05/17/12
CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle are hosting a fundraiser Saturday, May 19th from 2 to 5pm to benefit some creative sustainable campaigns including local food, anti-idling, walking school buses, toxic runoff and recycling.
They do all…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Bulgarian President visits the Pacific Institute in West Seattle
Wed, 05/16/12
During a seven day visit to the United States, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev together with 40 other government officials and delegates, visited The Pacific Institute (TPI) in Seattle on Wednesday, May 16.
The visit is part of a…MORE
SLIDESHOW: UPDATED with photos of...B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" at Boeing Field May 24-27 for “Salute to Veterans” national tour
Wed, 05/16/12
UPDATED WITH SLIDESHOW OF PLANE ON MEDIA FLIGHT TODAY
The B-17 “Aluminum Overcast,” the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EEA) restored B-17 bomber, was set for two "media flights" at Boeing Field by the Seattle Museum of Flight today,…MORE
King County Airport issues noise notice about upcoming flights
Wed, 05/16/12
In an unusual move the King County Airport, commonly referred to as Boeing Field, issued a notification about some upcoming flights that are likely to get not only attention but will generate noticeable noise.
The West Seattle Herald has…MORE
Soroptimist Intl. of Seattle South hold casino fundraiser this Saturday, May 19
Tue, 05/15/12
Soroptimist International of Seattle South will hold its fundraiser Cards for a Cause on Saturday, May 19 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Normandy Park Cove, 1500 SW Shorebrook Dr. Doors open 5:30 p.m.
More details on flyer posted above.…MORE
Mayor McGinn announces Neighborhood Matching Fund awards; $56,295 coming to West Seattle area
Tue, 05/15/12
On May 15, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's office announced the recipients of the Department of Neighborhoods "2012 Spring Small and Simple" matching fund awards, including four projects from West Seattle to South Park.
Here are the local…MORE