The political melee between incumbent Mayor Mike McGinn and challenger Sen. Ed Murray (43rd District) was in full swing on Sept. 17 as the two faced off at the West Seattle Senior Center in front of a packed house.
The Q & A debate…MORE
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Delridge Grocery still seeking new member/owners; Next meeting is Sept. 23
Wed, 09/18/13
The effort to bring a cooperative community grocery to the Delridge Neighborhood, the Delridge Grocery is still in the process of seeking member/owners. The neighborhood is considered a "food desert" since for many of its residents there is no…MORE
SPS's Growth Boundary draft presents a (possible) future for West Seattle schools
Wed, 09/18/13
From K-5 STEM to Schmitz Park Elementary: SPS’s draft for the future Seattle Public Schools (SPS) released their Growth Boundaries draft on Sept. 17, and it includes several points of interest for West Seattle students and parents over the next…MORE
The Kenney sponsorship search continues with Wesley Homes
Tue, 09/17/13
In a press release Wesley Homes, a retirement organization based in Des Moines, Washington announced they have moved to the next level of discussion to consider taking on the sponsorship of The Kenney retirement community in West Seattle.…MORE
35th Ave. S.W. to get a new sidewalk from speed camera revenue
Tue, 09/17/13
In early September, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced an estimated $14.8 million in speeding ticket revenue from school zones across the city will be used to improve student and pedestrian safety.
Now we know at least one of those…MORE
Shaw brothers' criminal mistreatment trial delayed until November
Mon, 09/16/13
The West Seattle Shaw brothers, charged with criminal mistreatment for alleged shortcomings in caring for their father in his Alki home, were set to start their trial on Sept. 18, but court documents show it has been pushed back to Nov. 13, 2013…MORE
City of Seattle seeking volunteers for Genesee Hill School Departure Advisory Committee
Mon, 09/16/13
In a letter sent to area residents and posted online Steve Sheppard with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods requested volunteers to sit on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications needed to allow the…MORE
REMINDER: 50th and Dakota Substation property sale open for public comment; Public hearing is Oct. 2
Mon, 09/16/13
The inactive City LIght substation at 50th SW and SW Dakota Street (4918 SW Dakota) is being surplussed and at the request of the Seattle City Council, City Light is studying the most appropriate disposition for it and 7 other surplus properties…MORE
Seattle and King County Councils approve historic growth-management partnership
Mon, 09/16/13
Information from King County
As many as 25,000 acres of King County’s farms and forests will receive protection from development under an innovative partnership proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike…MORE
On the Go Week of 9-16-13
Mon, 09/16/13
GriefShare Support Group Grace Church 10323 28th Ave. S.W. Saturdays, starting Sept. 7th for 13 weeks, 10 a.m.—noon. This international grief recovery support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one to death. You can start at anytime and…MORE
