A longtime source of concern for White Center business owners and citizens is the population of chronic, often homeless, inebriates living in or frequenting the area who, in many cases, starting to drink as soon as local convenience stores open…MORE
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King County Sheriff Sue Rahr retiring from post on March 31
Wed, 03/14/12
Letter from Sheriff Rahr on the transition: Today, I have accepted a final offer from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) to become the Director. I plan to retire as Sheriff on March 31 and assume my new duties as…MORE
Reminder: Nighttime full closure for westbound traffic on Spokane Street Viaduct Mar. 15 and 16
Wed, 03/14/12
press release: The contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation on the Spokane Street Viaduct (the elevated roadway between the West Seattle Bridge and I-5) will close the viaduct to westbound traffic between I-5 and SR 99 on…MORE
Nature Consortium holding a brunch fundraiser, April 1
Wed, 03/14/12
press release: Nature Consortium will host its annual brunch fundraiser on Sunday, April 1st at the Hall at Fauntleroy in West Seattle. The program will feature youth performances, a live band, and an awards ceremony recognizing key volunteers…MORE
Local company, 11 Olives, moves up to downtown
Wed, 03/14/12
Back in September of 2011 the West Seattle Herald introduced our readers to 11 Olives, a West Seattle-based company ran by proprietor Rick Martin.
After less than a year distributing organic olive oil and balsamic vinegars through local…MORE
Thrive Through Cancer wine tasting fundraiser will benefit young adults Apr. 6
Wed, 03/14/12
Would you like to brighten a cancer patient’s day? • In May 2011, I thought to myself “Life is good.” I was 25 years old. I had an amazing group of family and friends and a loving boyfriend. I was working at a job I loved and had just purchased…MORE
White Center Chamber installs board members; honors Art Spencer, updates what's next
Wed, 03/14/12
The March edition of the White Center Chamber of Commerce meeting introduced a new panel of board members for the coming year. They are Greg Jones, owner of Masters Automotive, Brittany Trujillo, owner Seattle Silkscreen, Mikel Davila, the new…MORE
West Seattle speaks; the Mayor listens at town hall meeting
Wed, 03/14/12
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn met with a packed house at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in Delridge on March 13 to answer questions from the community and discuss the future of jobs and education in the city.
Before he took the stage, the…MORE
SDOT Crews Repairing Duwamish Trail
Wed, 03/14/12
press release: Repairs are underway on the Duwamish Trail in West Seattle. The asphalt trail has been heavily damaged in places by tree roots and needs to be repaired for bicyclist and pedestrian safety. SDOT crews are grinding off the old…MORE
West Seattle meets Dr. Shannon McKinney; New Principal at K-5 Stem at Boren
Tue, 03/13/12
Beginning April 9, the K-5 STEM program, emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics will be led by Dr. Shannon McKinney at the Boren School on Delridge Way s.w.
She met with parents, and teachers at Madison Middle…MORE