Chanda Oatis, who has been the Principal at Alki Elementary for two years, after time at Denny International Middle School, has been named as Principal at Van Asselt Elementary School beginning in the fall. The announcement came in a letter to…MORE
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Aida Fraser-Hammer will be the new Chief Sealth High School Principal
Wed, 07/03/13
Aida Fraser-Hammer has been named as the new incoming Principal for Chief Sealth International High School, replacing the departing Chris Kinsey. She was welcomed to the job with a letter from Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda.…MORE
Buy local campaign to encourage spending with West Seattle retailers
Wed, 07/03/13
Thousands upon thousands of people will descend upon the West Seattle Junction retail core for Summerfest from July 12 – 14, and it will be a sight local independent retailers wish they saw every weekend.
In a nation beset with strip malls…MORE
Group says foreclosure crisis still alive in West Seattle
Wed, 07/03/13
The news today tells us Seattle’s economic and housing revival is in full swing.
As a result, the stories of those still mired in the foreclosure and underwater mortgage crisis that began in 2008 often times get drowned out, and a small…MORE
Congressman McDermott tries for Duwamish Tribe federal recognition again
Wed, 07/03/13
7th Congressional District Congressman Jim McDermott reintroduced the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act (H.R. 2442) on July 1 in hopes of finally gaining federal recognition and benefits for the native people of metropolitan Seattle (named after Si…MORE
UPDATE: Crane operator did not suffer cardiac event
Tue, 07/02/13
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the Port of Seattle's terminals (near Terminal 7A) at 4:40 p.m. on July 2 to aid a crane operator who reportedly suffered a cardiac event while in the crane's cab.
Upon evaluating the patient, it…MORE
UPDATE 2: Two arrested in West Seattle carjacking; But case has gotten confusing
Tue, 07/02/13
A carjacking that took place on July 2, led to the arrest of two suspects but that's the simple part. Police now say that the man who pulled a gun during a Tuesday evening robbery might have been trying to get back some stolen auto parts.
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REMINDER: Seafair Pirates will invade Alki on July 6
Tue, 07/02/13
The Seafair Pirates will perform their annual invasion of Alki Beach today July 6 between 11:30am and 12:30pm depending on the tide.
Massive crowds attend this event which actually opens at 9:30am with vendors, music and more lining the…MORE
Sheet pile removal at Barton Pump Station July 3 will raise noise level
Tue, 07/02/13
Information from King County
On Wednesday, July 3, crews will remove a section of steel sheet piles at the Barton Pump Station.
Removing the piles requires the use of a vibrating hammer, which is likely to increase levels of noise…MORE
West Seattle Grand Parade will roll July 20; Details released
Mon, 07/01/13
The West Seattle Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, July 20 starting at 11:00 AM. It will be preceeded by the 2nd annual Float Dodger 5K run, and the Kiddies Parade. The West Seattle Grand Parade's sponsors this year are the West Seattle…MORE
