Easy Street Records, the record store, cafe, and frequent performance space in the West Seattle Junction (another location is on Mercer in Queen Anne) was named today as a finalist for Small Business of the Year by King County Executive Dow…MORE
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UPDATE: Charges dropped against West Seattle caregiver accused of stealing $50K from Holocaust survivor
Wed, 09/05/12
Update for Oct. 24
Mary Celeste Park, 54, is no longer facing first degree theft charges after she was accused in August of stealing $50,000 from a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor and West Seattle resident.
According to court…MORE
West Seattle's Grindline wins both Roxhill and Judkins Skatespot bids: Construction to start Sept. 10
Wed, 09/05/12
Seattle Parks and Recreation announced today that it has awarded the construction contract for the Roxhill and Judkins skatespots to West Seattle based Grindline Inc. Grindline will begin construction on September 10, 2012 on both projects.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Opening day at K-5 STEM at Boren signifies a new direction for Seattle elementary schools
Wed, 09/05/12
Cell phone batteries collectively drained as parents snapped photos and shot video of their children’s first day at K-5 STEM on Sept. 5, documenting not only an important milestone for West Seattle families, but for Seattle Public Schools as well…MORE
Public tour of SR 99 Tunnel work site set for Thurs. Sept. 6
Wed, 09/05/12
The world’s largest-diameter tunnel-boring machine will arrive in Seattle next year to carry out the tunnel building proccess for the SR 99 tunnel. On Thursday Sept. 6 the Washington State Department of Transportation is inviting the public to…MORE
TONIGHT: Animal Aid & Rescue Foundation's 4th Annual Whine & Cheese Live Auction Sept. 14
Wed, 09/05/12
Many in West Seattle are familiar with the AARF organization and have met Erin Halter and Heather Johnson Enajibi at their booth, and table, at our street fairs, and at Feedback Lounge, Beveridge Pace, and Rocksport.From Animal Aid & Rescue…MORE
Back to School BBQ set for pre-game Friday by WSHS cheerleaders
Tue, 09/04/12
Parents and Students are Invited to the Back To School BBQ hosted by The WSHS Cheerleaders on Friday September 7.
The BBQ will run from 5pm - 6:30 pm at the SWAC - Southwest Athletics Complex at 2600 SW Thistle St. and will cost $3.00.…MORE
Seattle Schools Superintendent Banda calls for a 'going to college' culture
Tue, 09/04/12
Seattle Public Schools new Superintendent Jose Banda, who will visit K-5 STEM at Boren on the first day of school, presented his plan for success in our school district. Here are the details from the SPS:
SPS press release
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Burn ban extended due to continued dry weather
Tue, 09/04/12
The county-wide burn ban that was declared July 15th – August 30th by the King County Fire Marshal has been extended until further notice due to continued dry weather. We are into day 43 of no measurable precipitation. The record is 51 days.…MORE
Wine and Chocolate Gala and Auction is back for West Seattle Rotary Club Sept. 7
Tue, 09/04/12
Enjoy an evening of great wine, chocolate and an auction of wonderful items to support the West Seattle Rotary club’s community projects Sept. 7 as they host their 2nd Annual Wine & Chocolate Gala at Salty's on Alki. The event starts at 6pm…MORE
