The Herald got a flurry of reports from readers about a "Dead Orca" spotted off of Beach Drive SW near 64th SW. We dispatched a reporter to confirm the sighting and contacted Seal Sitters, the marine mammal organization who watch over that…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Home invasion in Admiral District; Suspect still at large
Thu, 01/31/13
Seattle Police are hunting for an armed robber in the Admiral District. Containment was set up around the area of 38th SW and SW Hinds and canine units have been brought in. The man was described as a white male in his 20′s, 5’10, husky, and…MORE
Gun Buyback Event took over 700 firearms out of the community
Thu, 01/31/13
On Jan. 26, the Seattle Police Department set up shop underneath I-5 between Cherry and James Street where they handed out gift cards in exchange for firearms. The event was supposed to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but so many people showed up…MORE
Deadline for neighborhood projects is approaching fast; Must be submitted by Feb. 4
Thu, 01/31/13
press release from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods:
The city of Seattle is now accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund (NPSF), formerly known as the Neighborhood Projects Fund. This fund supports improvements to…MORE
Southwest Precinct officers save suicidal man
Thu, 01/31/13
A near tragedy came straight to the Seattle Police Southwest Precinct doorstep (2300 S.W. Webster St.) on Tuesday, Jan. 29, when a man pulled into their employee parking lot and put a gun to his own head.
Here are the details from Det.…MORE
Call to artists: West Seattle Garden tour poster contest wants your best work
Thu, 01/31/13
The 19th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour, taking place July 21 is seeking artists entries for their 2013 WSGT Poster Contest. This year the theme is the Art of Gardening.
The entry deadline is Saturday, March 2, 2013 and a $500 prize is…MORE
A Terrible Beauty Irish pub Grand Opening for Lake Union location is Feb. 1
Wed, 01/30/13
The Irish pub A Terrible Beauty with a location in West Seattle (at the corner of California Ave. SW and SW Edmunds Street) and their original location in Renton is about to add a third. The grand opening of their Lake Union location at 1001…MORE
West Seattle Artwalk gets a brand new look; New poster will debut Feb. 14
Wed, 01/30/13
The West Seattle Artwalk just got an artistic makeover thanks to Seattle design firm Horsepower Design. The new poster created by Jeff Rodriguez features a highly stylized fish walking down the street. You'll see the poster on the street for the…MORE
Homeless count finds 51 without shelter in White Center, 2736 countywide
Wed, 01/30/13
A small army of volunteers, guided by the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, spread throughout the county one night each January in an attempt to account for every person with no option but to sleep on the streets.
This year…MORE
Westside Baby expanded service by 17 percent in 2012; Now looking forward to February benefit
Wed, 01/30/13
Westside Baby, the non-profit out of White Center specializing in bringing essential items to children in need, has a recap on their work in 2012 and notice on the Westside Baby 12th Annual Benefit Tea coming up on Feb. 10.
Here are the…MORE