The long awaited Highland Park Spraypark at 1100 SW Cloverdale opened to a waiting group of kids and parents on June 28 and kids started squealing with delight as soon as the water started spraying. As the Herald reported yesterday the park cost…MORE
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Man shows up in Auburn hospital 10 hours after allegedly getting shot in West Seattle
Fri, 06/28/13
According to Seattle Police, gang detectives are investigating a possible High Point neighborhood shooting in the early morning hours of June 28 after a man walked into an Auburn hospital 10 hours later, claiming he was shot in the leg.
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SealSitters volunteer training coming up July 24
Fri, 06/28/13
A new volunteer training for SealSitters.org is taking place on July 24th from 6:30 - 8:30pm. SealSitters founder Robin Lindsey said, "This will be the last training until the end of pupping season in late fall, due to time constraints on…MORE
Highland Park Spraypark opens on June 28
Thu, 06/27/13
The new spraypark at Highland Park opens to the public at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28.
The $635,000 spraypark features several different types of water play, including overhead buckets that fill and dump, playful jets that gently “jump”…MORE
Register your Night Out block party now, and party down on Aug. 6
Thu, 06/27/13
The people will take to the streets at Seattle’s 29th Annual Night Out celebration on Aug. 6 this year. It’s an opportunity to gather, connect, eat and drink with your neighbors while closing down the street to vehicle traffic.
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Centenarian Victor Okinczyc has passed away 1913-2013
Thu, 06/27/13
It is with sadness that we report the passing of long time West Seattle resident Victor Okinczyc at the age of 100. We published a story about his 100th birthday on February 13.
By Sabina Dinkakos
MOREEarly Notice: SW Family Fest and Car show is set for Sat. Aug. 10
Thu, 06/27/13
The 5th Annual Southwest Teen Center Family Fest and Car Show is set for Saturday, August 10. At Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 SW Thistle Street (Located Across from Chief Sealth High School).
This family friendly event will feature a…MORE
With demand on the rise, West Seattle Tool Library to expand hours
Thu, 06/27/13
Announcement from the West Seattle Tool Library (part of Sustainable West Seattle):
West Seattle Tool Library Expands Summer Hours
The West Seattle Tool Library announces extended hours for the summer. As of July 1st, WSTL is…MORE
Washington State Chili Cookoff has chosen Avalon Glassworks as commemorative chili maker
Wed, 06/26/13
Avalon Glassworks has been chosen as the maker of this year's Washington State Chili Cookoff commemorative glass chili. The event is this weekend, on June 29 at North Beach (near Pacific Beach WA) . The glass chili is a limited edition, numbered…MORE
Balancing safety with rights as sex offenders move in
Wed, 06/26/13
All it takes is one look at the King County sex offender registry online to realize those with a criminal past live amongst us, sometimes right next door to schools, day cares, churches and playgrounds.
Around 20 concerned West Seattleites…MORE