Volunteer Introduction Session Southwest Seattle Historical Society 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., one block from Alki Beach
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West Seattle teen earns National Hispanic Scholar honor
Mon, 10/07/13
West Seattle resident and Nathan Hale High School senior Lupe Carlos IV was recognized as a National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) Scholar.
This year, the NHRP honors about 5,300 of the highest-scoring students from over 259,000…MORE
Become a Volunteer Tax-aide in 2014 for the West Seattle Senior Center
Mon, 10/07/13
For many years the Senior Center in West Seattle has facilitated training for volunteers to do taxes in West Seattle, Burien, Des Moines and Federal Way. Many of the Center's retired volunteers are now retiring from this duty. They report they…MORE
Balloon causes power outage near Morgan Junction
Mon, 10/07/13
A power outage is impacting a number of businesses and homes near the Seattle City Light power facility at 42nd Ave. S.W. and S.W. Morgan St. in West Seattle, where power lines are apparently down (as of 4 p.m. on Oct. 7). The cause is still…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Demolition of buildings in Junction begins: By 2015 2 massive new buildings will be in place
Mon, 10/07/13
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen The demolition of the buildings on 4700 block of 42nd SW began Monday Oct. 7 as the next step in the remaking of the core of West Seattle began. Tom Goett, Project Manager for Andersen Construction said the…MORE
Fire call on 16th SW was a dryer fire, quickly extinguished
Mon, 10/07/13
information from the Seattle Fire Department
Seattle Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire this morning at a West Seattle assisted living facility.
The first 911 call came into firefighter/dispatchers at the Fire Alarm Center at…MORE
Suspected mentally ill man suspends ferry with bomb ramblings at Vashon ferry terminal
Sat, 10/05/13
Information from King County Sheriff
At about 11:15 A.M. today, the words of a suspected mentally ill man halted ferry traffic between Point Defiance and the Talequah ferry terminal on Vashon Island. A witness overheard a 48 year old…MORE
Northmart brings wholesale/retail shopping to White Center
Sat, 10/05/13
A new store called Northmart will open in White Center "In about ten days or so" according to the General Manager Phil Langer, at 9841 15th Ave SW. The store will offer retail and wholesale goods.
The White Center location joins an…MORE
Launch of 'Words, Writers & West Seattle' a success
Sat, 10/05/13
By Clay Eals
Words, Writers, and West Seattle, an event designed to showcase local area authors was well attended on Friday Oct. 4 and deemed a success by those participating. The free series is set to continue monthly.
Stephanie…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Gov. Inslee announces state will be 8th in nation to adopt new science education standards
Fri, 10/04/13
Speaking from the gymnasium where he "learned to shoot a jump shot" at Cascade Middle School, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced on Friday Oct. 4 that the state would become the 8th in the nation to adopt new science education standards.…MORE
