By Steve Shay
A controversial development involving an older house bookended by two new tall houses in West Seattle's upscale Benchview neighborhood angered neighbors and sparked the Seattle City Council to enact a sweeping downzone…MORE
West Seattle - News
UPDATE 3 - Male bike rider victim of hit and run collision on Spokane Street; Description of possible suspect vehicle released
Thu, 05/22/14
Update as of 7:17pm May 23Seattle Police updated their report on the hit and run at 11th S.W. and S.W. Spokane Street on May 22.
"Detectives have reason to believe the suspect vehicle is light metallic blue and is missing the right side…MORE
Fundraiser at White Center Eagles will fund reward for information in Stephen Jeffries Jr. murder
Thu, 05/22/14
The White Center Eagles #2568 is raising the stakes for the reward for information on the murder of Steven Jeffries Jr. who was shot in White Center on New Years Eve at a party. They are planning a fundraiser June 28, 2014 at the Eagles Club…MORE
Sentinels of the Sound will clean up Alki Beach June 14
Thu, 05/22/14
Seal Sitters and PAWS Wildlife Center are sponsoring an Alki Beach cleanup on June 14 this season. Just before they hit the beach to begin the cleanup members of the two groups will speak briefly at 9:30 about the dangers of marine debris to…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Lou Whittaker presents A Life in the Mountains at West Seattle High School
Tue, 05/20/14
World class mountaineer Lou Whittaker came to his alma mater West Seattle High School on May 19 to make a special film presentation, A Life in the Mountains recounting his life as a climber on peaks all over the world.
He and his twin…MORE
On the Go Week of 5-19-14
Mon, 05/19/14
Planning/Design of Steps at Stevens West Seattle High School Commons 3000 California Ave. S.W. This is a neighborhood connectivity project and all are invited: Community Design Workshop #3 - Mon., June 9, 7-9 p.m. Review and Critique Final…MORE
New Seattle Police Chief Announced
Mon, 05/19/14
by Steve Shay Following Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's extensive search for a new police chief beginning Jan. 8, it was announced at 10:00 a.m. today, May 19, that former Boston police chief, Kathleen O'Toole will get the post. The first female police…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Hundreds pack Alki for West Seattle 5K and Summer Streets on May 18
Sun, 05/18/14
Forecasters were predicting showers during the morning start of the West Seattle 5K but mother nature had a different story opening up to blue skies and warm sunny weather that lasted well into the afternoon. About 830 runners/walkers showed up…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Taste of West Seattle sees big crowd and lots of smiles
Thu, 05/15/14
With more than 50 restaurants breweries and others contributing time, food, and expertise a crowd of 600 crowded into the Hall of Fauntleroy for the annual Taste of West Seattle. The event will, when it is all tolled, raise more than $50,000 for…MORE
Mayor Murray announces universal Pre-K for the city of Seattle
Thu, 05/15/14
information from the city of Seattle Seattle Mayor Ed Murray was joined by Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess and members of the education community this morning to announce their proposal for expanding access to high-quality early…MORE
