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When Locöl Barley and Vine at 7902 35th SW opened in 2011 it was a long shot. No TV's, somewhat limited seating, a tiny galley kitchen and only serving wine and beer.

Small plates of expertly prepared food, carefully curated, locally sourced wine and beer and a genuine warmth showed in everything from the decor to the smiles you were greeted with. It opened with a bang.

Every year, Nucor Steel, whose operation in West Seattle is both a large employer and a traditionally very involved community supporter, rallies their employees to donate food and cash and matches their cash donations with $2 for every dollar…MORE

Denise Juneau, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent since June of 2018 is leaving the job. She made the announcement via press release on Dec. 8, It was widely reported earlier that a contract renewal for Juneau was unlikely.

Admiral Congregational Church is hosting a FREE COOKIES! event on the Admiral Church lawn Dec. 12.

The West Seattle Junction has a new idea on how to get your holiday gift shopping done locally and right with the help of their gift guide and a few stops on the internet.

King County Sheriff's Office deputies have three persons detained after a stolen vehicle crashed near the intersection of SW 107th and 26th Ave SW on Monday afternoon. Detectives remain on-scene for this active investigation. 

In a press release on Dec. 7 Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that she will not seek re-election next year. 

The release reads:

West Seattle Neighbors: the Southwest Precinct has seen a dramatic spike in auto theft in West Seattle over the past 28 days: a 62% increase (that’s 31 more stolen cars) than at this

By Jean Godden

information from Seattle Police Blotter

Officers arrested a woman and recovered a stolen vehicle in West Seattle Dec. 4 after it struck another motorist while trying to flee from police.