While speeding through a school zone never deserves applause, those who have chosen to do so are, in a round-about way, helping make roads near schools safer in Seattle.
On Sept. 4, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced the city expects to…MORE
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UPDATE: Monster Dash 5k Walk/Run set for Oct. 26 in Lincoln Park
Thu, 09/05/13
UPDATE Sept. 17 A registration party for the West Seattle Monster Dash at West Seattle Runner located at 3727 California Ave Suite 2-A on Saturday September 28th, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
The Monster Dash is a chip-timed 5k and kid's fun run…MORE
Autumn Bonfire event will feature stories of lost loved ones Oct. 12
Thu, 09/05/13
An Autumn Bonfire at Alki Beach Park will be presented by Providence Hospice of Seattle for families who have lost a loved one and asks them to share stories and remember loved ones who have died.
The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.…MORE
An opportunity to pray for peace in Syria at West Seattle church on Sept. 7
Thu, 09/05/13
Prayer for Peace for Syria, this Saturday at Holy Rosary (press release)
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle has scheduled five hours of prayer this Saturday, September 7, in response to the call by Pope Francis for a day of prayer…MORE
National Weather Service issues warning about heavy rains
Thu, 09/05/13
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather bulletin regarding heavy rain they expect to begin this afternoon. The area most susceptible in West Seattle is Longfellow Creek which in 2010 did over run its banks and fill the parking…MORE
Murray CSO project updates; 3 dwellings gone, work continues
Wed, 09/04/13
Information from King County
King County’s contractor has cleared three of the buildings on the Murray Combined Sewer Overflow Control Facility site and will continue working their way to the site’s northern boundary through September.…MORE
William (Bill) Lange named Interim CEO at The Kenney
Wed, 09/04/13
Information from The Kenney
William (Bill) Lange is named as the new interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for The Kenney, effective October 1, 2013. Mr. Lange assumes this interim role at the time that Ed Mawe, current interim CEO,…MORE
Dietrich Schmitz welcomes 600 students on first day of school
Wed, 09/04/13
By Clay Eals
As part of a tradition reaching back 51 years, Dietrich Schmitz, descendant of the West Seattle pioneer Schmitz family, welcomed 600 students and their parents on opening day Sept. 4, 2013, at Schmitz Park Elementary School in…MORE
White Center Promise is crowd-source fundraising for education programs/scholarships
Wed, 09/04/13
White Center Promise, "aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting comprehensive, two-generational social change through educational improvement and opportunity," is teaming up with Highline Community College, and the crowd-funding website…MORE
REMINDER: Mayoral forum in West Seattle: McGinn vs. Murray on Sept. 17
Wed, 09/04/13
Forum announcement:
On Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Seattle Senior Center (4217 S.W. Oregon St.), all are invited to meet mayoral candidates Mike McGinn and Sen. Ed Murray.
Candidates will give a brief…MORE
