The Seattle Seahawks, set for the Superbowl on Sunday, got a unique and out sized salute in West Seattle on Thursday Jan. 30 with the flying of a 30 foot by 50 foot 12 flag, said to be the largest flying 12th 'fan' flag. It's called 12th Fan, not…MORE
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UPDATE: Amanda Knox declared guilty in Italian court
Thu, 01/30/14
UPDATE Jan. 30
Amanda Knox was declared guilty of murder in an Italian court today in Florence. Her one time boyfriend Raffaelle Sollecito was ordered to surrender all his paperwork. The court said that Amanda Knox was in the U.S. "…MORE
'Alki Landing' project review meeting coming up Feb. 20
Thu, 01/30/14
A design review meeting is coming up Feb. 20 for the "Alki Landing project being developed by Borge Steinsvik as a mixed-use building located at the eastern corner of 59th Ave. S.W. and Alki Ave. S.W. at 2626 Alki Ave. S.W. The meeting will be…MORE
Barton Pump Station upgrade January construction update
Thu, 01/30/14
information from King County
As construction progresses, King County will continue to provide monthly project updates to keep the community informed. King County will notify the community and ferry commuters should any ferry lane closures…MORE
School/Program Choice Open Enrollment for 2014-15 starts Feb. 24
Thu, 01/30/14
information from Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools families who want to request a different school or program assignment for the 2014-15 school year should submit a “choice application” during Open Enrollment, which runs from…MORE
Mystery light underwater off Alki solved!
Thu, 01/30/14
UPDATE Feb. 4 Seattle Police Department public affairs officer Rene Witt explained that SPD and the Coast Guard, "didn’t find anything or anyone in distress. They did however, find the light in question and it was attached to a crab pot.…MORE
UPDATE: Stolen truck chase leads to collision on West Seattle Bridge
Wed, 01/29/14
UPDATE Jan. 30 9:50 a.m. Seattle Police Detective Renee Witt offered this summary of the incident this morning. "On Wednesday January 29, 2014, a Marked Tukwila Police Vehicle was following a stolen White Ford F250 truck that was traveling…MORE
Spokane Street Swing Bridge will close for four hours Friday night, Jan. 31
Wed, 01/29/14
information from SDOT
The Spokane Street Bridge to West Seattle will be closed to motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians on Friday night, Jan. 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The closure will allow a contractor working for the U.S. Army…MORE
UPDATE 2 - SLIDESHOW: Anytime Fitness opens with sneak peek; New location will be a true 24 hour operation
Wed, 01/29/14
UPDATE Feb. 19 Anytime Fitness, finally opens tonight Feb. 19 with a Sneak Peek Workout from 5 to 8pm. A Grand Opening event will follow in mid March.
UPDATE Feb. 15 West Seattle's newest fitness club, Anytime Fitness, delayed a bit by…MORE
Capt. Steve Wilske is new SW. Precinct Commander for SPD; Capt. Joe Kessler promoted to Assistant Chief role
Wed, 01/29/14
In a spate of changes at the Seattle Police Department, Interim Chief of Police Harry Bailey announced on Jan. 29 that Southwest Precinct Commander Joe Kessler was being promoted to Assistant Chief, Patrol Operations Bureau and replacing him in…MORE
