Executive Director for the West Seattle region for Seattle Public Schools, Aurora Lora has taken a new job in Dallas, Texas. Her last day on the job in Seattle is July 6. Lora shared the news in a letter to colleagues she wrote and posted today,…MORE
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Crime trends and graffiti rundown covered at West Seattle Crime Prevention Council
Wed, 06/20/12
A solid turnout of West Seattleites gathered at the Seattle Police Southwest Precinct on June 19 to talk public safety and, in lieu of a public speaker, the conversation was owned by those in attendance.
The discussion was held by the West…MORE
UPDATE: Candidate Andrew Hughes challenges Congressman Jim McDermott; "Put your assets into blind trust"
Wed, 06/20/12
Seattle Democrat, tax attorney Andrew Hughes, is running against Congressman Jim McDermott, 7th District, in the upcoming election. McDermott has won 12 consecutive elections, and is hoping for lucky 13. In our area, the 7th District includes…MORE
Alki Homestead enters a new phase; New energy and discussions hope to get the building restored
Wed, 06/20/12
The historic Alki Homestead, lodged in the collective memory of West Seattle, has been sitting essentially dormant since a fire did $2.5 million in damage to the building in January of 2009. It's been the subject of demonstrations and press…MORE
'Light up the sky' lantern launch will benefit schools and art programs July, 21
Wed, 06/20/12
Artists for Artists (AFA) a "volunteer powered collective of local artists http://artistsforartists.org/, will stage a visually poetic fundraiser for youth arts programs on July 21 on Alki Beach. Their "Light Up The Sky" lantern launch is selling…MORE
SLIDESHOW: SSCC commencement at Benaroya sees more than 900 degrees and certificates awarded
Tue, 06/19/12
By David Rosen
Commencement ceremonies at any school are a time of celebration where people share stories, laugh loudly, and say goodbye to their friends and move on to face new challenges. For South Seattle Community College June 19…MORE
Seafair Pirates banners hang along Alki Beach; Landing is July 7- Ye've been warned!
Tue, 06/19/12
Banners have been affixed to poles along Alki Beach advertising the next Seattle Seafair Pirates Landing, to take place July 7. Bruce Stevenson, a Seafait pirate, and Tom Grinn, a Seafair Parade grand marshall, hung the banners, which highlight…MORE
Beach Drive park safety improvements, including new lights, happening now and throughout summer
Tue, 06/19/12
The March 11 murder of 51-year-old Greggette Guy near Me-Kwa-Mooks Park and Emma Schmitz Viewpoint along Beach Drive in West Seattle motivated neighbors to call for a number of safety improvements, and Seattle Parks has presented a plan for…MORE
Sunrise Heights/Westwood neighborhoods to get firsthand preview of Barton CSO rain garden changes, June 23 and 24
Tue, 06/19/12
King County Wastewater Treatment open house information
King County is planning a series of Block Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, to share current rain garden designs for individual blocks and answer questions about how…MORE
Orphan Orca 'Springer' celebration and West Seattle Whale Trail signs dedication at Alki, June 23
Tue, 06/19/12
press releaseCELEBRATING ORPHAN ORCA SPRINGER RESCUE POINTS WAY FORWARD TO PROMOTING WHALE HEALTH TODAY
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the week the orphan orca A73 (Springer) was rescued from waters off Seattle and taken to a…MORE
