The West Seattle route of the King County Water Taxi will operate on a Sunday schedule for the 4th of July. We resume our normally scheduled service on Friday, July 5. Please note that we are running an extended schedule on Wednesday, July 3,…MORE
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Demolition of former Genesee Elementary could begin in November: Construction scheduled to start in May
Mon, 07/01/13
Information from the School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) meeting in mid-May and the quarterly Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council:
Demolition and construction timeline: Eric Becker, Sr. Project Manager for Seattle Schools, reported in…MORE
Need relief from the heat? City libraries act as cooling centers
Mon, 07/01/13
Information from City of Seattle:
City of Seattle offers services during heat wave
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding communities until 11 p.m. Monday evening. In…MORE
Pegasus Pizza on Alki celebrates the 20 years of owner Ted Nicoloudakis
Mon, 07/01/13
Ted Nicoloudakis bought Pegasus Pizza on Alki Beach 20 years ago (it was founded in 1984) and on July 1, he wanted to thank the community. How about all of us getting the gift? He said the entire menu would be 20% off for the whole day of July 1…MORE
"Phase 4" of Delridge Way construction starts July 8
Sat, 06/29/13
Information from Seattle's Department of Transportation
Work on Delridge Way S.W. Paving Phase 4, between S.W. Holden and S.W. Orchard streets, begins July 8. This segment of work will not require a detour as the roadway is wide enough to…MORE
Len R. Burton-Hardin installed as new West Seattle Rotary Club President
Sat, 06/29/13
The West Seattle Rotary Club has elected a new president Len R. Burton-Hardin for the year 2013-2014 and released a statement following his installation:
"It is my distinct honor and privilege to serve my fellow Rotarian’s as club…MORE
ANIMALE Wine Tasting, Gourmet Spud Bar, Craft Brew, Live Music & Silent Auction event is Sunday June 30
Sat, 06/29/13
A very different benefit event is taking place June 30 at Ola Salon 2942 Avalon Way SW. Kitty Harbor the pet rescue facility on Harbor Ave SW is hoping to raise $7000 to set up a ring worm isolation room and install a security system. The event…MORE
Teens arrested for breaking into West Seattle schools
Fri, 06/28/13
Two teenagers, ages 14 and 15, were arrested on June 27 after they were caught red-handed burglarizing Highland Park Elementary by police.
According to the Seattle Police Department, the teens had smashed a window to gain access to the…MORE
Immigration portraits from Denny Middle School to air on KBCS, July 1-5
Fri, 06/28/13
Information from Jack Straw Productions and Denny International Middle School
Immigration Portraits: Voices from Denny Broadcast on KBCS 91.3 FM July 1-5
Denny International Middle School students and staff come from diverse…MORE
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a … tree tub grinder tooth? Police investigate metal from the sky
Fri, 06/28/13
Seattle police are investigating the source of a heavy piece of metal that crashed through the roof and ceiling of a South Park family’s home on June 23.
The family called 911 a few days after the incident. The mysterious hunk of metal…MORE
