Greggette Guy lost her life in West Seattle on March 11 after parking her car at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park on Beach Drive S.W. Her body was discovered floating in the Sound the next day and police are investigating her death as a homicide.
Guy’s…MORE
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More closures just ahead for Spokane Street Viaduct
Thu, 03/29/12
press release: The westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct between I-5 and SR 99 will be closed three nights next week, Monday through Wednesday, April 2-4, from 10 p.m. each night until 5 a.m. the following morning. This will close…MORE
A reluctant symbol of the mortgage mess, Vera Johnson is still underwater
Thu, 03/29/12
When it became clear last summer that she was not going be able make her mortgage payment, Vera Johnson came to a realization. She was going to have to fight it. Her payment on her 30 year mortgage and the valuation on her property was so high…MORE
Opportunity Fund allocation process for levy funds will begin Apr. 25
Thu, 03/29/12
press release: Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the start of the 2012/2013 cycle of the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund. Under the 2008 Levy, this fund allocates $15 million for community initiated park…MORE
RapidRide Line C stops are under construction now
Thu, 03/29/12
press release: Construction has been completed at 12 C Line stops, though site amenities are still to be installed at seven of these. None of the RapidRide stations have been installed yet—riders won’t be seeing the larger station shelters until…MORE
Sex offenders out, locally-sourced produce potentially in at DESC Delridge project
Thu, 03/29/12
Sex offenders will not be allowed to live at DESC’s Delridge Supportive Housing apartments, DESC Executive Director Bill Hobson confirmed at an advisory council meeting on March 27. Additionally, members of a pilot produce cooperative discussed…MORE
Have an idea to get people involved with Seattle's climate?
Wed, 03/28/12
You can qualify for a contract worth up to $7000 if you have an idea that will inspire the community to take action for the climate. The City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment is seeking partnerships with community groups or…MORE
Chanda Otis named as Principal for Alki Elementary
Wed, 03/28/12
In a letter to the community for the Alki Elementary School Chanda E. Oatis, was announced as the new Principal for Alki Elementary School
March 28, 2012
Dear Alki Elementary Community,
Today I am delighted to announce that I…MORE
Diane Laxton 1957-2012
Wed, 03/28/12
Diane Amalea Laxton born May 18, 1957 in West Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully March 23, 2012 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Diane was born and raised in West Seattle, attending Gatewood Elementary, Madison Middle…MORE
California Ave. paving will slow traffic Apr. 3 to 6; Dawson to Hudson street s.w.
Wed, 03/28/12
press release: SDOT crews will resurface California Avenue SW between SW Dawson Street and SW Hudson Street from April 3 to April 6, if weather permits. One lane of traffic for each direction of travel will be maintained and sidewalks will remain…MORE
