A portion of a large tree that stood outside the Chandeleu Apartments just south of 116th Street SW and Ambaum Blvd, blew down in high winds on Monday afternoon. The southbound lanes of Ambaum were completely blocked and King County Sheriff's…MORE
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Mayor McGinn to make arts education announcement at Youngstown on May 14
Mon, 05/13/13
City press release:
Mayor and school district to announce new investment in arts education
Please join Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Public Schools tomorrow afternoon for an announcement about a new investment to build on their…MORE
Update: Detour of southbound Delridge Way SW at SW Holden starts May 15
Mon, 05/13/13
Information from SDOT Beginning May 15, southbound traffic on Delridge Way Southwest in West Seattle will be detoured at Southwest Holden Street and the currently detoured stretch from Southwest Thistle to Southwest Trenton streets will be…MORE
Superintendent Banda makes decisions on MAP Testing for Seattle schools
Mon, 05/13/13
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda has shared a letter that outlines decisions he has made regarding the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing that has been under review for the past few months. Here is the Superintedent's…MORE
Harbor Ave. S.W. crash sends four to the hospital
Mon, 05/13/13
In the early morning hours of May 12, the driver of a convertible lost control of his vehicle traveling nortbound on the 2700 block of Harbor Ave. S.W. in West Seattle and hit a tree, ejecting the occupants and resulting in serious injuries.…MORE
On the Go - Week 5-13-13
Mon, 05/13/13
West Seattle Garden Club at Daystar Retirement Village 2615 SW Barton St. Bldg # 1 206- 932-2540 FRI.,May 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration ($5 Donation) with half hour Social Time. Morning Program begins with Business, Past Presidents Honor Day…MORE
UPDATE: Sustainable West Seattle creating 'Presto Garden' at Westcrest Park; Volunteers needed May 18
Mon, 05/13/13
Sustainable West Seattle is holding a special event on May 18 to create what they call a "Presto Garden" at Westcrest P-Patch located at 8th Ave. SW and SW Henderson. The event will run from 1 to 5pm.
Previous Successful Gardening with…MORE
UPDATE: Fire at nuisance house quickly dealt with; $30,000 damage caused by improperly disposed stain rags
Sun, 05/12/13
UPDATE 11:21pm Thecause of a West Seattle vacant house fire at 6357 36th Ave SW was "spontaneous combustion of improperly disposed of stain rags," according to the Seattle fire Department. Damage done was estimated at $30,000.
Original…MORE
Mother's Day Seal pup at Point Williams under Seal Sitters watchful eye
Sun, 05/12/13
The marine mammal education and protection organization Seal Sitters was on the job on Sunday when, after getting a call around 10:30 am about a seal pup on Point Williams, where Colman Pool is located, the first responder confirmed a pup was…MORE
Tap Station hopes to tap the take home beer and wine market in West Seattle
Sun, 05/12/13
The 7900 block of 35th SW got a major shot in the arm with the arrival of Locöl Barley and Vine 2 years ago. It quickly became a neighborhood favorite and then its appeal grew. Owners Kyle Duce and Shane Whitall crafted the space, and food and…MORE
