UPDATE 8:10am: The South Park vacant house fire that burned this morning was intentionally set according to Lt. Sue Stangl of the Seattle Fire Department. SPD Arson and bomb will be handling the investigation.
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Transit Alert: Bus routes won't be taking the 1st Ave. South route from WS Bridge
Wed, 08/22/12
Metro Transit issued this update on Aug. 22 regarding a series of bus routes that affect people in West Seattle and White Center.
"Until approximately Sunday, September 30, the 1st Av S ramp from the eastbound Spokane Street Viaduct is…MORE
Burien’s Highline Medical Center poised to join huge regional healthcare network
Wed, 08/22/12
With no hospital in West Seattle proper, and with the Highline Medical Center preparing a site for a new clinic in the West Seattle Triangle, this news from the Highline Times has resonance for people in this community.
If the boards of…MORE
Seattle Parks will replace pier ladder at Seacrest Aug. 28
Wed, 08/22/12
On August 28 the Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Metal Shop will install a new pier ladder at Seacrest Park. This is where the Water taxi docks in West Seattle.
Because a crane is needed to install it, Parks will need to close the parking…MORE
RechTech teen filmmakers, working out of Delridge, to premiere work at SIFF on Saturday, Aug. 25
Wed, 08/22/12
10 West Seattle area teens are hard at work putting the final touches on their documentary titled The Next Fifty: REMIXED in advance of the official release on Sat., Aug. 25.
Here are the details on the FREE showing:
Who: RechTech…MORE
Water Taxi expands capacity; Now up to 172 can ride across the Sound
Wed, 08/22/12
The West Seattle Water Taxi (and the Vashon Island route too) will be a bit more crowded but that's a good thing.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) granted approval this week for the vessels Rachel Marie and Melissa Ann to each carry a total of…MORE
Sixteen million pound South Park Bridge pier now in place; Major concrete pour taking place this weekend
Wed, 08/22/12
King County Department of Transportation released a progress report on the South Park Bridge now under construction noting a major concrete pour scheduled to take place this weekend, Aug. 25 which will impact traffic.
Major milestone…MORE
3rd Annual High Point Health Fair will bring health to the neighborhood
Wed, 08/22/12
The 3rd Annual High Point Family Health Fair is set for August 29th from 5:00-8:00pm at High Point Neighborhood House Center (6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle WA 98126).
25 organizations will be there to deliver health screenings such as blood…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Truck fire in garage on 48th s.w. destroys the structure and vehicle
Wed, 08/22/12
Reader Yuri Ivanov shared his photos of a truck fire that destroyed the structure and vehicle on the 3600 block of 48th s.w. on Aug. 21.
No one was injured and the fire is under investigation.
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Get free trees and beautify your yard
Tue, 08/21/12
Seattle reLeaf's 2012 Trees for Neighborhoods program is providing people with up to 4 free trees per household to plant in your own yard.
In addition to free trees, participants in the program receive free watering bags, training on…MORE
