The 2016 Alki Beach Polar Bear Plunge was well attended, as usual with as estimated 600 plus brave souls who showed up to prance quickly into the 50 degree water, which as organizer Mark Ufkes pointed out was actually warmer than the 31 degree…MORE
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Taradise Cafe opens in former Marv's Broiler location in White Center
Thu, 12/31/15
Opening in a landmark location in White Center at 9808 16th SW (the former Marv's Broiler) is the new Taradise Cafe, Owned by Tara Eckman Scott the building has been a restaurant for more than 50 years when it opened as Busey's XXX Drive in. In…MORE
Five story, 125 unit apartment building on Alki set for design review Jan. 21
Thu, 12/31/15
An early design guidance meeting is set at the West Seattle Senior Center for a 5-story apartment complex with 125 residential units. Parking for 188 vehicles will be provided below grade. Existing structures (three houses) will be demolished.…MORE
Boat fire in Harbor Island Marina consumes two boats completely
Tue, 12/29/15
A boat fire, possibly caused by an on board heater according to a boat owner Stefan H. Krzeszowski in the same marina at Harbor Island, burned to the waterline after firefighters towed the boat into the Duwamish River and attempted to put the…MORE
On the Go- Week of 12-28-15
Mon, 12/28/15
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206.937.7169 Have a happy and prosperous New Year and thank you for your continued support in helping us raise money to fund a cure for cancer and services to those fighting cancer. The first week of 2016…MORE
Former major league player and West Seattleite Dave Henderson dies
Sun, 12/27/15
West Seattle resident and former major league outfielder Dave Henderson has died after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.
Henderson died early Sunday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to a statement from…MORE
The West Seattle Polar Bear Swim will see frigid fans plunge again New Years Day
Sun, 12/27/15
At 10 am Jan. 1, 2016 in front of Duke's on Alki. hundreds will again line up along the beach, hold hands, and after a short count down, will all run into the water. Shouts, shrieks, and assorted whoops are expected.
Last year, over 500…MORE
Murray Basin CSO expected to be complete by next fall; What you need to know
Tue, 12/22/15
information from King County
The Murray Basin CSO Control Facility on Beach Drive SW is expected to be complete by next fall. When complete, the Murray CSO Control Facility will collect up to 1 million gallons of sewage and polluted…MORE
Fire at Cottage Grove Apts. on Delridge sends one to hospital in critical condition
Tue, 12/22/15
By Chris Swanson
At approximately 12:14 p.m. the fire alarms went off at the Cottage Grove Apartments in the 5400 block of Delridge Way SW.
A neighbor noticed smoke coming from another apartment and opened the door, entered and…MORE
On the Go - Week of 12-21-15
Mon, 12/21/15
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206.937.7169 Choose one item, store wide, for half price from Dec. 26-30 as our thanks for making 2015 a successful year for the shop. Starting Dec. 28, all pink tagged items are $1.00. When you shop,…MORE
