Alki Beach went Hawaiian Saturday when over 200 outrigger canoe paddlers from age 7 to over 60 participated in three races, two beginning near the Alki bathhouse, rounding Blake island, and returning for 12 and a half miles, and a shorter one to…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Taste of Torchlight preview of Seafair Parade showcases West Seattle entries
Sat, 07/30/11
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Floats lined up on the south side of Mercer Street north of the Space Needle while marching bands practiced at Seattle Center during the "Taste of Torchlight", a preview of tonight's Seafair Torchlight Parade…MORE
UPDATE2: fundraiser for Village Green Nursery date changed
Sat, 07/30/11
Village Green Nursery, still facing foreclosure and whose future is decidedly uncertain will be the focus of a fundraiser now set for August, 31 at Big Al Brewery 9832 14th Ave s.w. in White Center at 6:00 pm.
The West Seattle Herald…MORE
Reminder: Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed for Seafair Torchlight Run tonight at 5:30
Sat, 07/30/11
The Alaskan Way Viaduct northbound lanes will be closed tonight for the Michelob Ultra Torchlight Run. The run starts at 6:30 pm.
Preparations for the run will close northbound SR 99 between the West Seattle Bridge and the Battery Street…MORE
UPDATE 2: Final hearing for Amanda Knox today not so final; will continue Sept. 5
Sat, 07/30/11
UPDATE, Saturday, 3:20 p.m.
As we reported below, today was scheduled to be the final hearing in Amanda Knox's appeal case prior to a four-week summer recess, closing arguments, then verdict. However, in court today, the judge agreed to…MORE
First look at Code for America’s Block Watch Finder tool and a reminder to block watch captains
Fri, 07/29/11
The West Seattle Blockwatch Captains’ Network had a chance on July 29 to take their first close look at what will eventually become a web-based community tool for blockwatch captains to identify their watch group online so that those interested…MORE
Three proposals for restoring the Alki Homestead are met with confusion and questions by ARC
Fri, 07/29/11
The architects handling the planning for the restoration of the Alki Homestead met with the Landmarks Preservation Board’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) on Friday, July 29 to bring the group what was requested in the previous meeting, a…MORE
School Board candidate Nick Esparza challenges Sundquist & School Board's "wasted money & opportunities"
Fri, 07/29/11
Nick Esparza is running for Seattle School Board, West Seattle District VI, He is challenging Martha "Marty" McLaren, Joy Anderson and incumbent Steve Sundquist in the Aug. 16 primary. The West Seattle Herald interviewed McLaren, Sundquist,…MORE
UPDATE - SLIDESHOW: Sneak peek at the new Denny International Middle School
Thu, 07/28/11
The new Denny International Middle School at 2601 s.w. Kenyon Street will officially open in a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 6 at 1:00 pm. and it will mean a major milepost has been reached in the Seattle Public Schools remodeling plan for…MORE
SSCC math & engineering professor selected to ride Blue Angel F/A-18B Monday
Thu, 07/28/11
The Blue Angels arrive next week. The first to land is the #7 jet, two-seat F/A-18B that flies media to promote the upcoming air show. South Seattle Community College math and engineer professor, Heidi Lyman of Normandy Park, was nominated, then…MORE
