By Anastasia Stepankowsky
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole said Wednesday her department is taking steps to avoid excessive force and said she supports an expanded role for civilians in the Office of Professional Accountability that…MORE
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Fire on 35th damages home but no one hurt
Wed, 03/11/15
A fire at 8626 35th Ave SW on Wednesday March 11 did damage to the attic and roof but no one was hurt.
Seattle Fire spokesperson Sue Stengl said, "When our firefighters arrived they described smoke coming out of the eaves. They were able…MORE
34th District Democrats meeting packed with heartfelt pitches against unfavorable legislation
Wed, 03/11/15
By Gwen Davis
A full agenda was at-play for the 34th District Democrats' monthly meeting Wed. night.
Highlights of the meeting:
—> Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rassmussen informed participants about malicious activity…MORE
SW Precinct Capt. Wilske named to new team of Asst. Chiefs for SPD
Wed, 03/11/15
In an announcement by Seattle police Chief Kathleen O'Toole March 11, SW Precinct Capt. Steve Wilske was named as one of four new assistant chiefs replacing four people in those positions. O'Toole also created a new position of Chief Information…MORE
Admiral Benbow to close: Last night is March 22
Tue, 03/10/15
The Admiral Benbow, open for just under a year, have called it quits, making the announcement via Facebook tonight. Owned by the couple of Ian and Allison Hill the Benbow featured a lot of live music during it's one year run.The announcement…MORE
Belvoved Herald employee Al Jones has passed away
Tue, 03/10/15
Born and bred in West Seattle, Al Jones passed from this world February 17, 2015 in Boise, Idaho. Born May 2, 1932, the only child of Lucien and Louise (Hillier) Jones, Al spent his life around the waters of Seattle, Washington.
Al…MORE
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon honored as 'Community Champion' by Futurewise for work on environment
Tue, 03/10/15
information from Futurewise
Futurewise announced State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon as its 2015 Community Champion, honoring his advocacy and environmental leadership in Olympia. His efforts to clean up Puget Sound, expand transit, make…MORE
SDOT to begin work on a new signal and crosswalks at 47th Avenue SW and SW Admiral Way
Mon, 03/09/15
Information from SDOT
The Seattle Department of Transportation will begin work to install a new traffic signal, new crosswalks and upgraded curb ramps at the five-leg intersection of 47th Avenue SW and SW Admiral Way at SW Waite Street.…MORE
On the Go Week of 3-9-15
Mon, 03/09/15
AAA Driver Improvement Program West Seattle Christian Church 4400 42nd Ave. S.W. Sat., March 21, 8:30-4 p.m. Now accepting reservations for the refresher course on defensive driving skills, which gives practical guidance for traffic accident…MORE
Two suspects arrested following beating and robbery
Mon, 03/09/15
Seattle police responded to reports of an elderly man being beaten and robbed by juveniles near Westwood Village Monday afternoon around 4 PM.
According to police the suspects got on board a Metro bus and headed toward California and…MORE
