Aida Fraser-Hammer has been named as the new incoming Principal for Chief Sealth International High School, replacing the departing Chris Kinsey. She was welcomed to the job with a letter from Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda.…MORE
West Seattle - News
Buy local campaign to encourage spending with West Seattle retailers
Wed, 07/03/13
Thousands upon thousands of people will descend upon the West Seattle Junction retail core for Summerfest from July 12 – 14, and it will be a sight local independent retailers wish they saw every weekend.
In a nation beset with strip malls…MORE
Group says foreclosure crisis still alive in West Seattle
Wed, 07/03/13
The news today tells us Seattle’s economic and housing revival is in full swing.
As a result, the stories of those still mired in the foreclosure and underwater mortgage crisis that began in 2008 often times get drowned out, and a small…MORE
Congressman McDermott tries for Duwamish Tribe federal recognition again
Wed, 07/03/13
7th Congressional District Congressman Jim McDermott reintroduced the Duwamish Tribal Recognition Act (H.R. 2442) on July 1 in hopes of finally gaining federal recognition and benefits for the native people of metropolitan Seattle (named after Si…MORE
UPDATE: Crane operator did not suffer cardiac event
Tue, 07/02/13
Firefighters and paramedics responded to the Port of Seattle's terminals (near Terminal 7A) at 4:40 p.m. on July 2 to aid a crane operator who reportedly suffered a cardiac event while in the crane's cab.
Upon evaluating the patient, it…MORE
UPDATE 2: Two arrested in West Seattle carjacking; But case has gotten confusing
Tue, 07/02/13
A carjacking that took place on July 2, led to the arrest of two suspects but that's the simple part. Police now say that the man who pulled a gun during a Tuesday evening robbery might have been trying to get back some stolen auto parts.
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REMINDER: Seafair Pirates will invade Alki on July 6
Tue, 07/02/13
The Seafair Pirates will perform their annual invasion of Alki Beach today July 6 between 11:30am and 12:30pm depending on the tide.
Massive crowds attend this event which actually opens at 9:30am with vendors, music and more lining the…MORE
Sheet pile removal at Barton Pump Station July 3 will raise noise level
Tue, 07/02/13
Information from King County
On Wednesday, July 3, crews will remove a section of steel sheet piles at the Barton Pump Station.
Removing the piles requires the use of a vibrating hammer, which is likely to increase levels of noise…MORE
West Seattle Grand Parade will roll July 20; Details released
Mon, 07/01/13
The West Seattle Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, July 20 starting at 11:00 AM. It will be preceeded by the 2nd annual Float Dodger 5K run, and the Kiddies Parade. The West Seattle Grand Parade's sponsors this year are the West Seattle…MORE
On the Go - Week of 7-1-13
Mon, 07/01/13
Volunteer Intro Session -- Saturday morning, July 13, 2013 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., one block from Alki Beach
Got time to volunteer? The Southwest Seattle Historical Society needs you…MORE
