Burien’s City Manager Mike Martin called his city’s proposed annexation of the remainder of unincorporated North Highline “a divisive issue.”
Over six and a half hours of testimony from citizens, both for and against the move, was proof of…MORE
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Close to 2000 books donated to Roxhill Elementary
Fri, 01/13/12
On Tuesday, January 17, Roxhill Elementary students will receive access to the world of reading as nearly 2,000 books are donated to the school on behalf of Reading Tree, PCC, and Communities in Schools of Seattle.
The books will be used…MORE
UPDATE: Aileen Sison, White Center advocate, confirmed as District 8 Civil Rights Commissioner
Thu, 01/12/12
UPDATE, JUNE 14:
Lifelong White Center resident Aileen Sison was confirmed as District 8 Civil Rights Commissioner June 12 by three King County Council members of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee for a three year term…MORE
Volunteer opportunities on Martin Luther King Day
Thu, 01/12/12
This coming Monday is officially the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer opportunities this entire weekend abound, including these
After a long struggle, legislation was signed in 1983 creating a federal holiday marking the…MORE
UPDATE: Former mayor Greg Nickels, a West Seattle resident, to run for secretary of state
Thu, 01/12/12
FEB. 23 UPDATE
Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced his run for Secretary of State today. Also in the race are Democratic state legislators Zack Hudgins and James Kastama, and former Democratic lawmaker Kathleen Drew, also…MORE
UPDATE: Constantine, McDermott & others from West Seattle remember Dr. King at Benaroya Hall today
Thu, 01/12/12
At noon today the 25th annual King County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration took place at Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.
West Seattle residents attending included King County Executive Dow Constantine, who…MORE
Defendant pleads not guilty in White Center bakery murder
Thu, 01/12/12
Cu Van Troung, 25, was arraigned on first degree murder charges on Jan. 12 in the shooting death of 24-year-old victim Jason Saechao.
Troung pleaded not guilty, remains in jail with a $1 million bail, and is scheduled for a case setting…MORE
REMINDER: The inside scoop on aggressive driver tickets in West Seattle: Jan. 17 with the Crime Prevention Council
Thu, 01/12/12
Update for Jan. 17 While many community groups, schools, etc. are cancelling events tonight due to the impending storm, Betty Wiberg with the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council confirms they will hold their meeting tonight:
7 - 8:30 p.m…MORE
UPDATE 2:Relief effort for Teri Ensley gathers steam
Thu, 01/12/12
Friday 3:30 p.m. update on fundraisers & Teri Ensley comments:
The West Seattle just posted a story on Kitty Harbor's Adopt-A-Thon this weekend which will, in part, benefit Teri Ensley and her Furry Faces Foundation in the wake of her…MORE
Lane closures on Admiral Way today
Thu, 01/12/12
SDOT is doing some maintenance work on Admiral Way today and sent this notice:
The Seattle Department of Transportation’s Urban Forestry crews are working on Admiral Way today between SW Olga Street (by Belvedere Viewpoint Park) and 39th…MORE
