By Lindsay Peyton
The crowd cheered and waved signs reading, “Tax the Rich,” during a special public hearing on a proposed income tax for high-income residents, held on Wednesday, June 14 at Seattle City Hall.
City councilmember …MORE
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Little Red Hen making a big difference in Delridge community
Sat, 06/17/17
by Doug Mackar
The Delridge Community in West Seattle was once homesteaded by Portugese fishermen and dock workers in the early 1900’s. Over time, as people with more money moved up to the hilltop, the area became a settlement for blue…MORE
Herbold: West Seattle Greenway meetings set for June 17 and 21
Sat, 06/17/17
information from Councilmember Lisa Herbold
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has released a “most promising route” for the West Seattle Neighborhood Greenway. The route they identify goes from 30th Ave SW and SW Roxbury…MORE
South Seattle College celebrates 2017 graduating class
Sat, 06/17/17
Information from South Seattle College
South Seattle College’s Class of 2017 graduates were honored at Seattle Colleges’ “Empowered to Achieve” Commencement Ceremony on June 16 at Safeco Field. Over 900 South graduates were celebrated (…MORE
Junction Neighborhood Organization issues a call to action on Housing and Livability Agenda
Fri, 06/16/17
information from JuNO
On June 8, the City released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed citywide HALA upzones. It is 800 pages long, includes brand new maps that do not yet reflect community input, and…MORE
Public invited to free program on memory loss at Providence Mt. St. Vincent
Fri, 06/16/17
information from Providence Mt. St. Vincent
The Memory & Brain Wellness Center is also sponsoring a free program for the public on Wednesday, June 28th, from 4 to 5:30 pm, in the Pigott Chapel at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th…MORE
Seattle's oldest standing home up for sale in Alki neighborhood
Fri, 06/16/17
Even as Seattle pushes at seemingly incredible speed into the future, with technology firms based here leading the world and development in West Seattle changing the complexion of the community every day, we cling to and even celebrate our past.…MORE
Delayed seven story apartment project on Avalon Way up for new Design Review Board recommendation meeting
Thu, 06/15/17
A Land Use Application to allow a 7-story structure containing 102 apartment units has been filed with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. The project has been in the works for more than five years. Back in 2012 when the…MORE
The Seattle Chamber Music Society presents 'Music under the stars' in Delridge Playfield
Thu, 06/15/17
information from Seattle Parks and Recreation
Bring a picnic, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy some of the best classical music ever written. It’s another summer of Music Under the Stars, a series of free outdoor musical evenings…MORE
'Civil matter' draws strong police response on Marine View Drive SW
Thu, 06/15/17
A 911 call drew a heavy police response including automatic weapons, shields and more to an area south of Brace Point Drive SW on Marine View Drive SW. Police later said it was a "civil matter" but a K-9 unit was deployed and police were clearly…MORE
