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After 239 days of coping with the broken West Seattle Bridge, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Thursday morning that it will be repaired and return to service by mid 2022.

The Mayor's office said that with federal stimulus funding options unlikely until later in 2021, the city would not have been able to secure needed funds in time to support a rapid replacement schedule. This timing was a…MORE

information from Seattle Police Blotter

One man was seriously wounded Tuesday after exchanging gunfire with another man at a home in West Seattle. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory starting at 8am Tuesday lasting all day until 5pm

They say South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Power outages in the most vulnerable areas are likely.

In a Community Town Hall meeting held via Zoom on Monday night Mayor Jenny Durkan clarified that the options for the West Seattle Bridge are down to two.

Lonnie Jones, 43, has been charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney with 2nd degree assault in the Nov. 11 attack on 73 year old Gregorio Tagavilla near High Point. He is being held on $100,000 bail.

The West Seattle Transportation Coalition virtual meeting for November is set to happen November 20 at 6:30pm. The Port of Seattle and Sound Transit are expected to present information.

To the Editor:

Salty's on Alki issued a statement in response to the new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Governor Inslee.

Seattle musician and School of Rock West Seattle teacher Payge Turner wowed the coaches during her blind auditions on season 19 of NBC's The Voice and joined team Gwen!

The Port of Seattle Commission voted to adopt new, community-sourced names for six Port-owned parks and shoreline habitat areas along the Duwamish River. The names reflect the cultural, historical and environmental significance of each site.