Update for Feb. 8 Just one day after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional that California voters had unfairly placed same-sex couples to a lower status than heterosexual couples when the ban was passed, the Washington…MORE
West Seattle - News
Local medical cannabis providers ponder the future
Thu, 02/02/12
Marijuana is on the mind of elected officials in Olympia these days as Initiative 502 (proposing recreational legalization for those over 21) is discussed ahead of a likely vote by the people in November.
In addition, letters have been…MORE
Highline School Board member Tyrone Curry on List of 100 African Americans Making History
Thu, 02/02/12
Just about one year after the West Seattle Herald told Tyrone Curry's story, the national recognition continues to grow.
Press release from Highline Schools
Highline School Board Member Tyrone Curry has been named to a list of “100…MORE
Robbery suspect in home invasion of marijuana grower arrested
Thu, 02/02/12
From the Seattle Police Blotter -Posted by Detective Renee Witt
The victim is a licensed medical marijuana grower and user. On February 1st at 9:45 p.m., he answered a knock at the door of his home in the 8600 block of 24 Av SW. Upon…MORE
West Seattle High School's DeAndre Coulter named 'Scholar Athlete of the week' by Davis Law Group
Thu, 02/02/12
DeAndre Coulter of West Seattle High School was awarded the "Scholar Athlete of the Week" by the Davis Law Group. DeAndre has been a leader in the West Seattle program for the past three years averaging 11 points per game. He was also recently…MORE
The American Legion Parade in July needs your help to make it happen
Wed, 02/01/12
Putting on a parade is not easy or cheap and the annual West Seattle Parade every July is no exception. The event requires some 522 "No Parking" signs, a huge number of barricades, to cover 4 and 1/2 miles of parade route, adjoining streets, and…MORE
Unified Outreach will offer 2012 Festival of Animation at the Admiral Theater
Wed, 02/01/12
Unified Outreach a charity that provides arts programs to students will be producing the 2012 festival of animation; 10 cartoon, animation, and video shorts set to the music of local artists and featured in a 2 hour big screen presentation at the…MORE
Kitchen fire at Fauntleroy Way SW home quickly extinguished
Wed, 02/01/12
UPDATE 7:25pm- The investigation is continuing, and most equipment has left the scene but traffic now getting through. Engine 26 is still at the scene.
Original Post- A full Seattle Fire response was issued shortly after 5 p.m. on Feb. 1…MORE
Metro proposing changes to Rapid Ride plan in West Seattle
Wed, 02/01/12
Metro asked for public comment last November, on proposed service changes related to the upcoming September launch of the RapidRide C line in West Seattle. King County has taken that feedback and used it as part of a revised service change…MORE
Barton Combined Sewer Overflow Project meeting set for Feb. 8
Wed, 02/01/12
A public meeting is set for Feb. 8 on the Barton Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Project at the Westside School, 7740 34th Avenue SW, from 6:30-8:30 pm. The project team from King County will provide information on the results of field…MORE