If the weather is warm in West Seattle on a Friday and Saturday night there will likely be more uniformed police patrolling Alki than usual. The Junction and High Point areas could see the same on any given weekend night.
That is the word…MORE
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Water taxi for Vashon commuters experiencing delays due to vessel change
Mon, 06/06/11
The Melissa Ann, a boat normally used for Vashon passengers headed to and from downtown Seattle has been temporarily replaced by a substitute vessel due to a crack found in the hull.
The crossing time for this substitute vessel is about 8…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Target unveils P-Fresh and major expansion of grocery offerings
Mon, 06/06/11
West Seattle's Target store at 28th and Barton in Westwood Village opened their new grocery section on Sunday June 5, but it also marked a major revamping of other departments to accommodate the fresh, frozen and dry goods which have now been…MORE
Luna Park Cafe taken over by zombies for photo shoot
Sun, 06/05/11
The first year commercial photography class at Seattle Central Community College , which is a nationally ranked program, took over the Luna Park Cafe at 2918 s.w. Avalon Way, Sunday evening, June 5 and went into the wee hours of June 6 all in…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle rallies to help an injured friend
Sun, 06/05/11
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
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
