Seattle Homicide detectives have solved a case that lay dormant as a cold case for 42 years. The suspect died in 2013 but they now know who shot and killed Michael Vanderpool on May 5, 1984, in West Seattle.
Jonah Spengenthal-Lee writing…MORE
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City suing homeowners who illegally cut trees for $1.6 million
Tue, 09/20/16
The illegal tree cutting in the West Duwamish Greenbelt of West Seattle last spring has finally resulted in legal action by the City of Seattle. In a press release from Pete Holmes City Attorney he said the City of Seattle is suing the homeowners…MORE
Fresh Hop Fest coming to Locol and Tap Station
Tue, 09/20/16
Locol and Tap Station at the intersection of 35th SW and SW Kenyon are staging a "Fresh Hop Fest" Oct. 5 and 6.
"It's a very hoppy occasion" Locol Owner/Manager Charlie Worden said laughing, "We are featuring five Fremont Brewing Single…MORE
Community meeting on proposed Sanislo Elementary boundary changes set for Oct. 11
Mon, 09/19/16
A community meeting has been set by Seattle Public Schools to review staff recommendations regarding boundary changes for Sanislo Elementary school, meaning they would move back to the Denny International Middle School/ Chief Sealth International…MORE
South Seattle College comes to the rescue of displaced ITT Tech students
Mon, 09/19/16
information from South Seattle College
South Seattle College has announced that former ITT Tech students displaced by the recent closure can qualify to have up to one year (45 credits) of in-state tuition covered with a combination of…MORE
On the Go Week of 9-19-16
Mon, 09/19/16
Fall Recycle Roundup Fauntleroy Church 9140 California Ave. S.W. Sun., Sept. 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The green committee at Fauntleroy Church and 1 Green Planet will host the fall Recycle Roundup in the church parking lot. See the long list of what to…MORE
West Seattle neighbors putting up a fight to protect ponderosa pine
Mon, 09/19/16
By Lindsay Peyton
The ponderosa pine located in the middle of the side yard of 3038 39th Ave SW isn’t just any old tree.
It’s more than 90 years old, stretches higher than 100 feet up in the sky and has become a favorite landmark…MORE
'Hate-Free Delridge' event hopes to send a message opposing hate and celebrating diversity
Sun, 09/18/16
Stu Hennesey, owner of Alki Bike and Board and community activist, shared this announcement of a special event on Sept. 24, to oppose hate and celebrate community diversity.
Hennessy's announcement reads:
In a response to a local…MORE
Beach Drive drag racing means speed bumps are coming
Sat, 09/17/16
In her weekly newsletter to constituents District 1 Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold said that complaints about cars drag racing on Beach Drive SW have prompted her to seek the installation of three speed bumps on the road as part of an…MORE
Promised Land documentary details the Duwamish tribe's struggle for recognition; Showing at SIFF Sept. 27
Fri, 09/16/16
The Duwamish Tribe's fight for recognition by the federal government has been going on for decades and came to what looked like a conclusion in July of 2015, when the U.S Department of the Interior issue what it called a final decision. But none…MORE
