The Seattle Police Department Aggressive Driving Response Team is still nailing people who are driving at well over the posted limit in West Seattle, including these from July 7, one at close to 100 miles an hour.
From the SPD blotter:…MORE
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Fallen soldier, U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking honored by friends, family & photos at Alki Arts Gallery
Thu, 07/07/11
U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, was killed in Iraq March 21, just 10 days before returning home after his second tour. He was the lead convoy gunner and his vehicle took a direct hit. He was the only one killed in that vehicle. He was a…MORE
West Seattle Summerfest offers music, food, crafts, vendors and GreenLife Expo July 8, 9, 10
Thu, 07/07/11
The 29th Annual West Seattle Summerfest gets underway Friday July 8 and continues through Sunday July 10 offering a wide array of live music, food, crafts, vendors, rides, activities and events, all centered in the West Seattle Junction.
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35th Avenue s.w. spot repairs scheduled for July 14
Thu, 07/07/11
press release: Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to perform spot paving repairs on Thursday, July 14 at several locations around the curve where 35th Avenue Southwest turns into Marine View Drive SW. The crews will…MORE
Beach Drive s.w. paving scheduled for July 13
Thu, 07/07/11
press release: Paving crews of the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to work on Beach Drive SW between Southwest Snoqualmie Street and SW Jacobson Road on July 13 if weather is favorable.
Traffic flaggers will control traffic from…MORE
New Seal Sitters signs carry important message
Thu, 07/07/11
Seal Sitters, the local organization devoted to the protection of all northwest marine life has installed signs at West Seattle's Lincoln Park and elsewhere around West Seattle calling attention to the organization's special focus; The…MORE
Route 55 rerouted for West Seattle Summer Festival July 7-10
Wed, 07/06/11
Press release from King County Metro Event Reroute – Route 55
Beginning on Thursday, July 7 from approximately 5:00 PM through Sunday, July 10, until about 12:00 Midnight, Route 55 will be rerouted off of SW Alaska St between 42nd Av SW…MORE
UPDATE 2: King County Public Health announces closure of GAME Collective Lounge in White Center; Owner disputes claim
Wed, 07/06/11
Update for 7/7 According to Katie Ross with King County Public Health the press release from July 6 only pertained to shutting down the sale of ice cream, not the actual closure of the GAME Lounge as a business.
Ross said there is a permit…MORE
New "We 'HEART' Tracy Dart" appears on West Seattle Coffee driveway
Wed, 07/06/11
The West Seattle Herald received a tip and a photo by Helen Johnson of a colorful chalk graphic that reads "We 'Heart' Tracy Dart" on the drive of the new West Seattle Coffee House booth, located in the front of the Hans' VW Service & Repair…MORE
UPDATE: West Seattle man charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault of his neighbor
Wed, 07/06/11
Update for 7/18: Richardson pleaded not guilty on July 14. Here are the details from King County Prosecutors:
"Monty R. Richardson, 48, was arraigned Thursday on charges of Burglary First Degree, Assault Second Degree and Unlawful…MORE
