By Gwen Davis
A new nonprofit community radio station recently approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will serve the North Admiral neighborhood in West Seattle, along with parts of Alki, starting in Oct. 2015.
The…MORE
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visits West Seattle's Sanislo Elementary
Thu, 02/19/15
Standing 7 feet 2 inches, NBA Legend and Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Sanislo Elementary on Feb. 19 and spoke to 3rd-5th graders promoting his new book "Stealing the Game". He chatted for about 10 minutes with the students then held a Q…MORE
Tom Koch announces his candidacy for City Council District 1: He joins eight in the race
Thu, 02/19/15
West Seattle resident Tom Koch has joined eight others in announcing his candidacy for Seattle City Council District 1.
Already announced and campaigning are Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Hemlock, George Capestany, Phillip Tavel, Shannon…MORE
Port slowdown has impact on West Seattle business; Emerald Maritime is off 35%
Wed, 02/18/15
The labor dispute between the longshoreman’s union and the Pacific Maritime Association management has had far reaching effects in the 29 ports along the west coast with ships offshore unable to offload their cargo and shipments on shore held up…MORE
Highland Park Play Area community design review meeting set for March 3
Wed, 02/18/15
The Highland Park Playground upgrades are the subject of the third and final meeting for the public on the design, usability and safety of the plan. The meeting is set for Tuesday March, 3 at 6:30pm at Highland Park Elementary School 1012 SW…MORE
Then there were eight: Dave Montoure enters District 1 City Council race
Tue, 02/17/15
Former West Seattle Chamber of Commerce President and the co-owner of the West 5 Restaurant in the West Seattle Junction Dave Montoure became the eighth announced candidate for the new District 1 Seattle City Council seat. He joins seven others…MORE
New “Vision Zero” effort to reduce vehicle speeds on streets
Tue, 02/17/15
By Gwen Davis
Last Thurs., Seattle mayor Ed Murray along with officials from the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced Vision Zero, “an effort to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030…MORE
On the Go Week of 2-16-15
Mon, 02/16/15
American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting The Kenney 7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W. Sat., Feb. 21, 10am-Noon. Martha Aitken will help us createa cheerful, elegant necklace made of small, colorful wool felt squares and waxed cotton cord. Bring your Sew…MORE
Extra patrols and more officers on duty to combat recent increase in crime
Fri, 02/13/15
This week crime in the West Seattle area became a trending topic after three separate incidents occurred involving teenagers on the morning of Feb. 11.
The first incident involved a Sealth High School student who was nearly robbed and…MORE
West Coast ports partially shut down during current holiday weekend
Thu, 02/12/15
By Gwen Davis
On Wednesday, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that 29 West Coast seaports would be largely closed for four of the five upcoming days.
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