School Board votes to name longtime educator to replace José Banda; will conduct full search with community engagement this fall for permanent Superintendent
Distinguished local superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland was appointed Interim…MORE
West Seattle - News
July 19 declared 'Earl Cruzen Day' by County Exec
Fri, 07/18/14
Community leader Earl Cruzen, who is the recipient of the Orville Rummel Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Community and who will be featured in the West Seattle Grand Parade July 19, was honored by King County Executive Dow Constantine with…MORE
UPDATE 3- SLIDESHOW: Scene of an eviction; Barton family evicted from home amid protest
Fri, 07/18/14
By Tim Clifford
UPDATE Sunday July 20 5:30pm Tomorrow the Barton family and S.A.F.E. are planning to hold a press conference in front of City Hall at 8:30 a.m. "We are hoping that the mayor will tell SPD to stand down" said Jean Barton of…MORE
Alki Landing reviewed by design review board: new plans described as "torture"
Thu, 07/17/14
By Gwen Davis
The Southwest Design Review met for an EDG or Early Design Guidance meeting on July 17 to discuss the proposed building on Alki Ave SW, aka the Alki Landing being developed by Borge Steinsvik.
Here are the takeaways:…MORE
West Seattle man burns down house while killing a spider
Wed, 07/16/14
By Tim Clifford
The headline says it all. No human can escape the existential condition of making mistakes, but rarely do those mistakes perfectly combine irony and humor as swiftly as one West Seattle man’s efforts to kill a spider lead…MORE
Alki Art Fair will fill the promenade this weekend
Wed, 07/16/14
17TH ANNUAL ALKI ART FAIR JULY 19-20, 2014 The Alki Art Fair, now in its 17th year will fill the Promenade on Alki Beach July 19-20 offering visual arts, crafts, food and music. Artist booths are open from 10 am - 6 pm with music all day until 9…MORE
Spud Fish and Chips donating a buck for every cup of chowder sold during Alki Art Fair
Wed, 07/16/14
If you like chowder (and many do) you will have a chance to enjoy it and do some good this weekend at the Alki Art Fair.
Spud Fish and Chips is donating $1 to marine mammal protection organization Seal Sitters for each cup of chowder…MORE
Earl Cruzen named recipient of Orville Rummel Trophy
Tue, 07/15/14
information from West Seattle Rotary
West Seattle native, businessman and community leader, Earl Cruzen, has been named the recipient of the 2014 Orville Rummel Trophy for Outstanding Service to the Community. He will be honored at the…MORE
Rainier search and rescue fundraiser will be joined by Jim Whittaker on Wednesday
Tue, 07/15/14
Kelly Jackson who was rescued from an unsuccessful climb of Mt. Rainer is the host of a fundraiser at West 5 in the West Seattle Junction on Wednesday from 6 to 9pm. To add some sparkle to the event he will be joined by the West Seattle's own Jim…MORE
King County Sheriff’s Deputy fired
Tue, 07/15/14
information from King County
Jailed King County Sheriff’s deputy Darrion Holiwell was fired by Sheriff John Urquhart today.
Holiwell was arrested June 19, 2014 and subsequently charged with three felonies, including Promoting…MORE
