UPDATE: The South Park Bridge reopened late Saturday Feb. 21 after mechanical issues had kept it upright and closed for hours.
The closure forced drivers to use alternate routes across the Duwamish River, with the 1st Avenue South Bridge…MORE
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WestSide Baby 14th Annual Benefit Tea is March 1
Sat, 02/21/15
information from WestSide Baby WestSide Baby will host its 14th-Annual Benefit Tea Sunday March 1, raising funds to provide essentials to local children in need. The Tea, at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, marks WestSide Baby’…MORE
Shippers and dockworkers reach tentative agreement: Port shutdown threat over
Fri, 02/20/15
The nine month labor dispute that has slowed down and sometimes idled 29 west coast ports has ended with a tentative agreement made under the threat that if an agreement were not reached today the federal government would force arbitration at the…MORE
Jungle Book will be presented by West Seattle Elementary School
Fri, 02/20/15
The Disney classic, The Jungle Book is being presented by West Seattle Elementary School on Feb. 25, 26, 27 performing for grades K, 1 & on February 25 at 1:30pm and grades 3.4 & 5 on February 26. plus a special evening performance for…MORE
New West Seattle radio station coming soon
Thu, 02/19/15
By Gwen Davis
A new nonprofit community radio station recently approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will serve the North Admiral neighborhood in West Seattle, along with parts of Alki, starting in Oct. 2015.
The…MORE
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visits West Seattle's Sanislo Elementary
Thu, 02/19/15
Standing 7 feet 2 inches, NBA Legend and Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar visited Sanislo Elementary on Feb. 19 and spoke to 3rd-5th graders promoting his new book "Stealing the Game". He chatted for about 10 minutes with the students then held a Q…MORE
Tom Koch announces his candidacy for City Council District 1: He joins eight in the race
Thu, 02/19/15
West Seattle resident Tom Koch has joined eight others in announcing his candidacy for Seattle City Council District 1.
Already announced and campaigning are Chas Redmond, Amanda Kay Hemlock, George Capestany, Phillip Tavel, Shannon…MORE
Port slowdown has impact on West Seattle business; Emerald Maritime is off 35%
Wed, 02/18/15
The labor dispute between the longshoreman’s union and the Pacific Maritime Association management has had far reaching effects in the 29 ports along the west coast with ships offshore unable to offload their cargo and shipments on shore held up…MORE
Highland Park Play Area community design review meeting set for March 3
Wed, 02/18/15
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
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
