Seattle firefighters evacuated the Southwest Community Center at 2801 S.W. Thistle on May 7 due to a pool chemical spill consisting of 150 to 300 gallons of 13 percent sodium hypochlorite.
There were no injuries.
The call for fire…MORE
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South Park Bridge adds steel towers marking the beginning of draw span assembly
Tue, 05/07/13
Two 3-story high steel towers were lifted from a barge up and placed inside the southern pier of the South Park bridge on Friday, May 3. This marked the beginning of the installation of structural steel on the bridge according to King County.…MORE
Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition to partner with EPA's Superfund to offer Job Training Initiative
Tue, 05/07/13
DRCC PRESS RELEASE:
The Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition/Technical Advisory Group (DRCC/TAG) announces that it will partner with EPA's Superfund Job Training Initiative to provide free training for local residents interested in cleanup-…MORE
Seattle City Council asks for comments on land use codes and cannabis
Tue, 05/07/13
From the City of Seattle:
Councilmembers Nick Licata and Sally Clark are proposing to amend the Land Use Code in response to recently enacted state laws regarding the production, processing, selling, and delivery of marijuana and marijuana…MORE
Your chance to Give BIG to Seal Sitters is coming up May 15
Tue, 05/07/13
Information from Seal Sitters
Seal Sitters Marine Mammal Stranding Network will be participating in the 2013 Give BIG online giving event on May 15th (http://www.blubberblog.org/files/dbcf57e7e4a94f1c976343817b1d41bc-490.h…). We hope the…MORE
REMINDER: West Seattle Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Breakfast coming up June 6
Tue, 05/07/13
Update May 14 11:50am The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce is still looking for nominations for this year's awards. If you have not had an opportunity to nominate your favorite business, non-profit or community leader, you have just 36 hours to…MORE
WestSide Baby's Spring Clean Drive hopes to finish strong with your donations
Mon, 05/06/13
WestSide Baby's Spring Clean Drive is Saturday, May 11. They will have donation collection trucks at the locations below to receive your donations.
Clothes, Bedding and Basics:  Children's Clothing (NB/0 - size 12) Shoes up to…MORE
UPDATE- SLIDESHOW: Easy Street Records overhang removed; There since the 50's there's no word on replacement yet
Mon, 05/06/13
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
UPDATE 12:25pm May 7 Easy Street Records owner Matt Vaughn posted a statement on Facebook regarding the removal of the overhang/awning that has been part of the Junction for more than 50 years.
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McGinn announces plan to diversify police force
Mon, 05/06/13
In an announcement on May 6, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn said he is implementing changes to Seattle Police recruitment processes in order to diversify the workforce. The changes come as part of the SPD 20/20 plan.
Here is the official…MORE
Traffic on southbound Delridge Way SW will detour at SW Holden Street
Mon, 05/06/13
Information from SDOT
The Seattle Department of Transportation expects paving work on Delridge Way Southwest to progress to the next phase on Wednesday, May 15. The contractor will detour southbound traffic on Delridge from Southwest…MORE
