The Schmitz family sold over seven acres of land east of Schmitz Park to Seattle Public Schools for $1 over 50 years ago, and today family members are lobbying the school board to reconsider plans to move Schmitz Park Elementary (on that land) to…MORE
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White Center Teen Program to host Community Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 27
Wed, 10/24/12
King County Parks press release: The Annual King County Parks Family Halloween Carnival is coming up on Saturday, October 27th from 2-5pm at the White Center Community Center, in Steve Cox Memorial Park (1321 SW 102nd 98146.) Doors open at 2pm…MORE
JC's Deli sees the return of a familar face (and sandwich)
Tue, 10/23/12
When you walk into the new JC's Deli at 9007 35th SW you might be surprised. Not by the warm decor, and friendly greeting but by a face that has grown familar to West Seattle sandwich lovers for more than two decades. Jeanette Cummings has opened…MORE
Electrical box arcs in Alki area home triggering major SFD response.
Tue, 10/23/12
by David Rosen
The Seattle Fire Department quickly rushed to a fire in a single family residence in the 2300 block of Halleck Ave SW around 1:19pm on Oct 23. It was a massive, "full response" with 14 units on the scene.
Seattle…MORE
Community Grand Opening Celebration for TAF's Bethaday Learning Space in White Center is Oct. 24
Tue, 10/23/12
Press release from TAFNew Facility Set to Transform White Center and Impact on STEM Education; Major Thanks to Safeco Insurance for $1 Million in Grants
WHAT: A decade‐long dream will become a reality on October 24, when a new community…MORE
UPDATE: Seattle Police Foundation releases video on tracking Ian Stawicki, the Cafe Racer killer, in West Seattle
Tue, 10/23/12
A video played during the 11th Annual Seattle Police Foundation Awards banquet on Oct. 19 is now available for viewing (see above).
The banquet honored SPD Southwest Precinct Officer Scott Luckie and Detective Scotty Bach for their actions…MORE
Crane going up on Avalon Way for $13 million apartment project
Tue, 10/23/12
Progress is continuing on the $13 million 120 unit, apartment project on Avalon Way backed by developer David Meissner and designed by Nicholson Kovalchick Architects, a West Seattle company located above Easy Street Records in the Junction.…MORE
Work on plumbing by homeowner determined as cause of fire; $65,000 damage
Tue, 10/23/12
Seattle Fire Department's Kyle Moore has released the cause of the fire on Oct. 22 at 9057 21st Ave. SW.:
"A Seattle Fire Investigator determined a fire that caused $65,000 in damage at a West Seattle home last night was accidental. The…MORE
Youth Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament raises nearly $15,000
Mon, 10/22/12
The totals are in, the pledges have been met and the 2012 Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund golf tournament, held Sept. 22 raised close to $15,000.
Paul Wilkinson, Director of Golf Services for parks said, "The afternoon…MORE
Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday lunchtime is Gay 90's party at Senior Center of WS
Mon, 10/22/12
Gay 90’s Party!
Tuesday, Oct 23rd at 11:45 am The community is invited to Salute 90 year olds 11:45 am Meatloaf luncheon 12:30pm Seattle Banjo Band Enjoy songs of yesteryears. Donation $6 FREE to those over 89!
4217 SW Oregon St…MORE
