information from King County Metro
New green timetables, upcoming fare changes, adjusted bus schedules and revised customer service hours mark several changes for riders as King County Metro Transit shifts gears into spring service mode on…MORE
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Vessel operations suspended for the weekend at the Port of Seattle and other west coast ports
Fri, 02/06/15
Pacific Maritime Association announced today that vessel operations for the weekend are suspended.
PMA spokesman Wade Gates said, "After three months of union slowdowns, it makes no sense to pay extra for less work, especially if there is…MORE
West Seattle Nursery will have a much larger presence at 2015 NW Flower and Garden Show
Fri, 02/06/15
West Seattle Nursery will have a much larger presence at this year's Northwest Flower and Garden show.
Bill Hibler speaking for the Nursery said, "Prior to 2013, our only presence was one of the small displays on the Skybridge. In 2013,…MORE
Pathfinder playground fundraising coming to a close
Thu, 02/05/15
information from Pathfinder K-8
For two years running, Pathfinder School has been hard at work raising money to help fund a critical new playground for this K-8 school. Located in the old Cooper Elementary, the current small playground is…MORE
Phillip Tavel joins the race for City Council District 1
Thu, 02/05/15
Phillip Tavel a West Seattle attorney and entrepreneur announced his candidacy for the new City Council District 1 position in a press release today.
He joins Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Helmick and George Capestany in vying for the position…MORE
PMA publicly announces offer to settle port labor disputes
Thu, 02/05/15
By Gwen Davis
After nine months of back-and-forth labor disputes, James McKenna, president and CEO of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) publically announced in a video on Wed. that an offer was made to the International Longshore and…MORE
Community meeting with SPD Chief Kathleen O’Toole ends early due to outbursts from audience
Tue, 02/03/15
It may be a while before the next time Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole visits the S.W. Precinct. Joining the WS Block Watch Captains’ Network for a public discussion tonight, the meeting was ended early due to outbursts and interruptions from…MORE
UPDATE: Alki Homestead restoration plan tentatively back on if conditions are met
Mon, 02/02/15
UPDATE 3:00 pm
The on again, off again restoration plan for the Alki Homestead on 61st Ave. SW could be back on again following a meeting between owner Tom Lin and developer Dennis Schilling on Feb 3. The plan was cancelled as of 1/30/15…MORE
Arbor Heights Elementary hearing on fate of two trees and school construction
Mon, 02/02/15
An appeal was held today at the Appeal Examiner regarding the Arbor Heights Elementary Schools site. Applicant Chris Jackins contended that construction should be stopped primarily due to the hinderance of two Douglas firs along with other…MORE
EARLY NOTICE: The 21st Anniversary West Seattle Garden Tour set for July 19
Mon, 02/02/15
information from the West Seattle Garden Tour
The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrates the Art of Gardening’s 21st Anniversary this year. The renowned garden tour, showcasing nine spectacular NW residential gardens in West Seattle, will…MORE
