information from SDOT
The eastbound curb lane of the West Seattle Bridge will be closed through Thursday, May 14 during off-peak traffic hours for utility work.
The schedule will be:
Friday to Sunday, May 8th to May 10th -- 8…MORE
West Seattle - News
Shell's Polar Pioneer heading here despite protests and attempts to delay it
Fri, 05/08/15
The controversial drilling platform the Polar Pioneer and associated ships that are part of Shell Oil's Arctic drilling fleet are due to arrive at Terminal 5 in Seattle soon regardless of planned protests and government efforts to delay it.
…MORECitywide emergency preparedness communications drill May 9 will feature two West Seattle locations
Fri, 05/08/15
A citywide emergency preparedness communications drill on May 9 will feature two primary West Seattle locations. Ercolini Park (SW Alaska St & 48th Ave SW) and Hiawatha Playfield (SW Lander St & California Ave SW) near the south baseball…MORE
Delridge auto shop fire caused by overheated wiring
Fri, 05/08/15
information from Seattle Fire Dept.
Seattle Fire Investigators determined a fire at a West Seattle auto repair shop was accidental, caused by overheated electrical wiring inside an office. The damage estimate is $70,000.
At 9:49 p.m…MORE
It's gonna be a street party! KEXP Hood to Hood Challenge event will take over the junction May 29
Thu, 05/07/15
Radio station KEXP 90.3 FM has finally revealed the plans for its big party in West Seattle May 29.
They will close down the street from Oregon to Alaska Streets SW from 10am to 6pm to reward West Seattle for winning the "Hood to Hood…MORE
Lowe’s volunteers team with Habitat for Humanity to repair White Center home
Thu, 05/07/15
Employee volunteers from Lowe’s Hardware joined forces with Habitat for Humanity on May 7 (though prep work took place before) to repair a home in White Center. 16 people from the company joined three Habitat for Humanity people to carry out an $…MORE
Applications open for the 2015 Community Tent at West Seattle Summer Fest
Wed, 05/06/15
If you have a non profit group and need some more community exposure the West Seattle Junction Association is again offering the FREE Community Tent at West Seattle Summer Fest – July 10, 11, and 12. They are now accepting requests for space from…MORE
Mayor Ed Murray encourages kids by biking to school
Wed, 05/06/15
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Mayor Ed Murray joined about 150 kids who rode their bikes to Alki Elementary School as part of Alki bike to school day. There were two bike groups, one starting at anchor park and the other at Me-Kwa_Mooks where they…MORE
Walk through the history of Alki Beach over three weekends
Wed, 05/06/15
information from SWSHS
The history of Alki Beach awaits a rich, multi-layered walking tour to be developed this spring by the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, and you can help make it happen.
The historical society plans three…MORE
Pavement crack repairs on Admiral Way and California Ave. SW will start in mid May
Tue, 05/05/15
information from SDOT
Now that our weather is becoming drier and warmer, the Seattle Department of Transportation is preparing to roll out crack-seal crews and equipment. If weather is warm and dry next week, crews will begin this seasonal…MORE
