It might take only 30 seconds (or for those with hardier constitutions or zero feelings a bit longer) but the hundreds of crazy people who line up for the annual polar bear plunge on New Year's Day on Alki beach will be back again for the first…MORE
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On the Go Week of 12-26-16
Mon, 12/26/16
Celebrate New Year’s With A Walk! St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church 3050 California Ave. S.W., New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day These free West Seattle walks have different 5 and 10K routes on the Eve and the Day. And there’ll be hot soup to…MORE
Seattle Illuminated to be Presented by David Barnes on Friday, Jan. 6th for "Words, Writers & West Seattle"
Fri, 12/23/16
information from SWSHS
Seattle Illuminated (Published by David Barnes, 2016) is the focus of January's "Words, Writers and West Seattle presentation Jan. 6. The book reflects the author's many years of living in Seattle and the huge number…MORE
Let it snow! Winter Weather Advisory issued for Friday evening by National Weather Service
Fri, 12/23/16
As shoppers scurried to handle last minute buying or preparations for Christmas activities the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory which means snow for our area on Friday afternoon extending through the evening into early…MORE
Meeting set for six story, 71 unit Apt. bldg. with 20 parking spaces to be built on Avalon Way
Thu, 12/22/16
A Land Use Application has been filed with the Seattle Department of Planning and Development to allow a six-story structure containing 71 residential units at 3039 Avalon Way SW. Parking for 20 vehicles would be provided below grade. The…MORE
Landscaping and restoration starting at Lowman Beach; Murray Basin CSO project work will wrap up in 2017
Thu, 12/22/16
information from King County
King County’s contractor recently completed major roadway and sidewalk restoration on streets surrounding the project site. Before the end of the year, the contractor will paint new roadway lines and install…MORE
Innovative project underway on the Lower Duwamish Waterway
Tue, 12/20/16
By Lindsay Peyton
A barge parked on the Lower Duwamish Waterway on Tuesday morning, Dec. 20, was on a special mission.
On board, an employee of environmental engineering firm Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand, scooped up buckets of…MORE
Pearl Jam to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Tue, 12/20/16
Pearl Jam, intimately connected to West Seattle, by lead singer Eddie Vedder's home here will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame next April. The band was inducted in the Performer category.
The announcement came in a press…MORE
Delridge Way speed reduced to 30mph for a 3.5 mile stretch; Change is part of VisionZero traffic safety plan
Mon, 12/19/16
If you drive in West Seattle you are aware of the changes made to 35th SW, the conversion to three lanes for much of its length and the reduced speed. There's more coming in the near future. This came before the September announcement by Seattle'…MORE
On the Go - Week of 12-19-16
Mon, 12/19/16
Deadline for receiving Calendar items is Noon Wednesday for the following week’s Herald/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space available. Email submissions as soon as possible to: calendar@robinsonnews.com. Items can be accepted…MORE
