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What began as a casual conversation and an idea in the mind of Aviva Furman came almost literally to fruition July 9 as the West Seattle Community Orchard was officially dedicated. Located on a strip of land 200 feet long and 20 feet wide, just…MORE

Seafair gets off to a booming and raucous start today with the Seafair Pirates Landing, with the fun starting early at 9:30 a.m. and running until 2 p.m. The actual pirates landing will occur at approximately noon near the Alki Bathouse at 1702…MORE

North Highline Fire District’s meeting room was packed beyond available seating on July 7 as the North Highline Unincorporated Council invited the owner of currently-defunct Club Evolucion (or Evo), Alfredo Lopez, and his new partner/eventual day…MORE

The Seattle Police Department Aggressive Driving Response Team is still nailing people who are driving at well over the posted limit in West Seattle, including these from July 7, one at close to 100 miles an hour.

From the SPD blotter:…MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon S. Hocking, 24, was killed in Iraq March 21, just 10 days before returning home after his second tour. He was the lead convoy gunner and his vehicle took a direct hit. He was the only one killed in that vehicle. He was a…MORE

The 29th Annual West Seattle Summerfest gets underway Friday July 8 and continues through Sunday July 10 offering a wide array of live music, food, crafts, vendors, rides, activities and events, all centered in the West Seattle Junction.

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press release: Paving crews from the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to perform spot paving repairs on Thursday, July 14 at several locations around the curve where 35th Avenue Southwest turns into Marine View Drive SW. The crews will…MORE

press release: Paving crews of the Seattle Department of Transportation plan to work on Beach Drive SW between Southwest Snoqualmie Street and SW Jacobson Road on July 13 if weather is favorable.

Traffic flaggers will control traffic from…MORE

Seal Sitters, the local organization devoted to the protection of all northwest marine life has installed signs at West Seattle's Lincoln Park and elsewhere around West Seattle calling attention to the organization's special focus; The…MORE

Press release from King County Metro Event Reroute – Route 55

Beginning on Thursday, July 7 from approximately 5:00 PM through Sunday, July 10, until about 12:00 Midnight, Route 55 will be rerouted off of SW Alaska St between 42nd Av SW…MORE