With snowfall and dropping temperatures making the case for a real winter at lower elevations, King County Metro has released a few reminders for Metro riders:
Metro Transit ready for winter weatherRider checklist: Transit alerts, snow…MORE
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Seattle Girls’ Choir: Lessons and Carols Friday 12/21 at Holy Rosary in West Seattle
Mon, 12/17/12
The two ensembles of Seattle Girls’ Choir, pictured, will perform advent Lessons and Carols at Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle (4210 SW Genesee St., 98116 http://www.holyrosaryseattle.org). An elegant prelude to Christmas, this wonderful…MORE
UPDATE: 1000 people being requested for Alki Polar Bear swim Jan. 1; Currently 400 expected
Mon, 12/17/12
UPDATE Dec. 31 12:15pm Alki Polar Bear Swim organizer Mark Ufkes shared this update on the event set for New Years Day at 10:00am
We have grown from 30 friends to over 300 last year. We do not have early sign up, folks just show up ready…MORE
UPDATE 2: Candlelight vigil for Newtown set for Alki on Dec. 22
Mon, 12/17/12
UPDATE Dec. 22 11:30am With showers likely and a temperature of 42 degrees it won't be comfortable on Alki this evening but the Candlelight Vigil to honor the victims of Newtown will go on. The original Facebook invitation shows only 13 people…MORE
On the Go- Week of 12-17-12
Mon, 12/17/12
A Gift Wrapping Fundraiser with Furry Faces and Animal Aid & Rescue Foundations At two locations: Beer Junction 4511 California Ave. S.W. Dec. 20, 6-9 p.m. and Dec. 23, 1-6 p.m. Beveridge Place Pub 6434 California Ave. S.W. Dec. 24, 2-7 p.m.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Storm slams into West Seattle, flooding beaches; Very limited power outages
Mon, 12/17/12
By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
The storm that hit the Seattle area during the early morning hours of Dec. 17, when coupled with a high tide of 12.8 caused a storm surge that flooded Alki Beach, the promenade, and beach front houses.…MORE
July Jubilee Days will feature a robotics competition next summer
Sat, 12/15/12
The board of White Center's July Jubilee Days announced a partnership on Dec. 12 between the festival and the High Tekerz Robotics- FIRST Team 3574- to create a robotics competition as part of the 2013 community celebration.
The High…MORE
Educators, counselors reframing marijuana approach after I-502
Sat, 12/15/12
The passage of Initiative 502 in Washington State, allowing adults 21 years and older to possess and use marijuana recreationally, sent a shockwave through school and counselor circles trying to reframe discussions with kids about pot.
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SLIDESHOW: UPDATE 7- High tides and high winds continuing
Sat, 12/15/12
See our current coverage and most recent photos HERE:http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/12/16/news/slideshow-storm-slams-…
UPDATE 8:15 AM Dec. 17 The storm surge has entirely flooded Alki Beach in conjunction with the 12.8 foot high…MORE
Extraordinary nurse award given to West Seattleite
Fri, 12/14/12
Earlier this month on Dec. 5, West Seattle resident and Swedish Medical Center nurse Troy Cavanaugh was honored with a DAISY Award “for his extraordinary patient care … Troy exemplifies social responsibility, service excellence, ethical behavior…MORE
