The Highland Park Playground upgrades are the subject of the third and final meeting for the public on the design, usability and safety of the plan. The meeting is set for Tuesday March, 3 at 6:30pm at Highland Park Elementary School 1012 SW…MORE
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Then there were eight: Dave Montoure enters District 1 City Council race
Tue, 02/17/15
Former West Seattle Chamber of Commerce President and the co-owner of the West 5 Restaurant in the West Seattle Junction Dave Montoure became the eighth announced candidate for the new District 1 Seattle City Council seat. He joins seven others…MORE
New “Vision Zero” effort to reduce vehicle speeds on streets
Tue, 02/17/15
By Gwen Davis
Last Thurs., Seattle mayor Ed Murray along with officials from the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced Vision Zero, “an effort to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030…MORE
On the Go Week of 2-16-15
Mon, 02/16/15
American Sewing Guild Monthly Meeting The Kenney 7125 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W. Sat., Feb. 21, 10am-Noon. Martha Aitken will help us createa cheerful, elegant necklace made of small, colorful wool felt squares and waxed cotton cord. Bring your Sew…MORE
Extra patrols and more officers on duty to combat recent increase in crime
Fri, 02/13/15
This week crime in the West Seattle area became a trending topic after three separate incidents occurred involving teenagers on the morning of Feb. 11.
The first incident involved a Sealth High School student who was nearly robbed and…MORE
West Coast ports partially shut down during current holiday weekend
Thu, 02/12/15
By Gwen Davis
On Wednesday, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that 29 West Coast seaports would be largely closed for four of the five upcoming days.
Companies…MORE
Shannon Braddock joins growing field for District 1 City Council race
Thu, 02/12/15
Shannon Braddock, who has served as King County Councilmember Joe McDermott's Chief of Staff for the past four years has joined the growing field of candidates for Seattle City Council District one. She joins six others seeking the position…MORE
Lisa Herbold becomes the sixth candidate for City Council District 1
Wed, 02/11/15
On the heels of the announcements from two other local political hopefuls, Highland Park resident Lisa Herbold announced her candidacy for the Seattle City Council District 1 position. She has worked for Councilmember Nick Licata for the past 17…MORE
Lane closures ahead for SR 99/Aurora Avenue North
Wed, 02/11/15
information from WSDOT
Beginning as soon as March 7, construction crews building the roads leading to the north entrance of the State Route 99 tunnel will close a single lane of SR 99/Aurora Avenue North in each direction between Valley…MORE
Brianna Thomas joins race for District 1 Seattle City Council position
Wed, 02/11/15
Brianna Thomas, Seattle area housing advocate and community organizer announced today she will run for Seattle City Council District One joining Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Helmick, George Capestany, and Phillip Tavel in the race.
In a press…MORE