More than 500 cyclists will take part in the inaugural “Ride Around the Sound” bike ride on September 15 to benefit for the American Lung Association in Washington. The ride features five distance options, ranging from 100 miles to a family-…MORE
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Water Taxi vessels will be replaced with new, larger boats by 2014
Fri, 08/10/12
The ongoing issues that the vessels serving as the West Seattle Water Taxis face were highlighted again Aug. 10 with the failure of an alternator aboard the Rachel Marie. That made the mention of efforts to replace both boats (the other is called…MORE
SDOT will repair cracks in the street around the city and in West Seattle
Fri, 08/10/12
Starting Tuesday, August 14), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will be fixing most of the cracks you see in a number of arterial asphalt streets. This process will reduce the amount of water that seeps under the pavement during the…MORE
Donna Miller-Parker selected as Vice President of Instruction at SSCC
Fri, 08/10/12
press release: Donna Miller-Parker has been selected as Vice President of Instruction at South Seattle Community College.
Donna's background at South is extensive, and includes leadership positions as interim Vice President of Instruction…MORE
UPDATE 4: Electrical fire disrupts West Seattle Water Taxi service; Caused by failed alternator
Fri, 08/10/12
UPDATE : 5:20 pm The vessel Rachel Marie, which had lost its port side altenator during the 7:15 am sailing this morning from Seacrest Dock, has been repaired and cleared to resume its normally scheduled service to West Seattle. Its first…MORE
Haggis Brothers are live tonight at the Mount
Fri, 08/10/12
The Haggis Brothers are the second act in the summer concert series at Providence Mt. St. Vincent playing Aug. 10 at 6:00pm. at 4831 35th Ave. s.w.
The band's Facebook page includes this description:
"The Haggis Brothers are a foot…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Artwalk After Party rocked the Benbow Room
Fri, 08/10/12
The West Seattle arts organization, The West, wanted a party for their followup to their notable debut in February and they got it with a powerful rock show at the Benbow Room in the Heartland Cafe. The event was an "After Party" following the…MORE
Special one time recycling pickup for Tuesday customers scheduled for Sat. Aug. 11
Thu, 08/09/12
Seattle Public Utilities is placing robo-calls to Seattle recycling customers whose pickup day is Tuesday with the announcement that a special one time pickup is set for Saturday Aug. 11.
The call states:
"Please follow these…MORE
Admiral District Merchants holding their first Flea Market Sale Aug. 11
Thu, 08/09/12
The Admiral District Merchants, whose annual Halloween and Christmas events are always well attended are offering something new this coming weekend. It's a Flea Market, meaning a sale featuring odds and ends of merchandise, all at excellent…MORE
Hot ticket: The West is presenting the WS Artwalk After Party
Thu, 08/09/12
The local West Seattle arts organization The West whose first party at the Eagles was, by any standard a notable event is back and this time they are behind the first After Party following the West Seattle Artwalk tonight Aug. 9.
The party…MORE