When Eirik Rice rode his motorcycle down Avalon Way April, 30 he was outfitted with all the right safety gear. "My dad always taught me, don't go riding unless you have all the right gear." His father gave him good advice.
As he neared the…MORE
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Substitute vessel on Vashon route; Melissa Ann on West Seattle route starting Monday June 6
Sun, 06/05/11
press release: Over the weekend, the Water Taxi crew discovered a small crack in the hull plating of the Rachel Marie. The King County Marine Division has made arrangements to use another vessel, the Victoria Express, while the Rachel Marie is…MORE
Mayor and Police Chief Diaz will announce late night safety emphasis patrols
Sun, 06/05/11
Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Police Chief John Diaz will promote uniformed police visibility in areas with high concentrations of people enjoying Friday and Saturday nightlife opportunities this summer, at Don Armeni Park at 3:30 pm on Monday,…MORE
US Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking, killed in Iraq, honored at local VFW Post
Sun, 06/05/11
The West Seattle VFW Post 2713 at 3601 SW Alaska St. hosted "An Evening of Music to Honor U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking" Saturday night, June 4. Hocking 24, was killed in Iraq March 21, just 10 days before retuning home after his second tour…MORE
SLIDESHOW: The Bang Bar is out to change your idea of Thai food
Sat, 06/04/11
If you think Thai food is about small places serving $7 plates of noodles then the Bang Bar is likely to come as a complete paradigm shift.
Set for a soft open in the West Seattle Junction Friday June 10 with the grand opening a week…MORE
The speeding beat goes on: Friday's Aggressive Driving Squad report
Sat, 06/04/11
From the Seattle Police Department Police Blotter:
Aggressive Driving Squad’s Friday patrols
On June 3rd officers from the Aggressive Driver Response Team (ADRT) issued the following citations:
3100 block of SW Admiral Way –…MORE
Farmers Market Fresh Sheet Week of 6-5-11
Sat, 06/04/11
Here’s the Farmers Market Fresh Sheet for 6-5-11. Note, not all products are available at the West Seattle Farmers Market.
June 5 – June 12, 2011 Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance Markets: University District (UD) – Saturdays, 9 am – 2…MORE
UPDATE: SLIDESHOW-Annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner & Art Auction had spirit
Sat, 06/04/11
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Duwamish Tribal Services held its Fifth Annual Gala Dinner & Art Auction Saturday, June 4, at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center at 4705 W. Marginal Way S.W.
This annual event is a…MORE
SLIDESHOW: WSHS all-school reunion parties at The Bridge restaurant Friday night
Sat, 06/04/11
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The Fourth Annual WSHS All School Reunion's After Party took place Friday night at The Bridge restaurant, 4439 35th Ave SW (at Avalon Way), formerly Redline Music. Attendees danced to the Tim Turner Band.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Girl Scouts receive hard-earned Bronze Awards at Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Sat, 06/04/11
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Seven junior girl scouts representing Troop 41504 received their Bronze Awards Friday after a list of civic and field exercises. The event took place at Our Lady of Guadalupe School on 35th Ave. as proud…MORE
