Seattle's largest contiguous forest, the West Duwamish Greebelt was celebrated on June 15 with an event called Picnic in the Park, sponsored by Nature Consortium and Seattle Parks. It featured live music, hiking, and art activities.
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Barnecuts Admiral Way Service Station sold after 90 years of ownership
Sat, 06/15/13
A fixture in West Seattle business, Barnecut's Admiral Way Service station at 4100 SW Admiral Way has been sold to Marc Gartin. Gartin is also the owner of the Admiral Theater building, the Bartell Drugs property, and the Admiral Way Chevron…MORE
Superintendent José Banda reflects on 2012-13 school year
Fri, 06/14/13
The following letter was sent to Seattle Public Schools staff, students and parents on June 12, 2013:
Dear Seattle Public Schools community:
As the 2012-2013 school year draws to a close, I want to thank you all for welcoming me in…MORE
Seattle Police seeking homework-burning teens
Fri, 06/14/13
The Seattle Police Department is looking for three teens who reportedly lit their homework on fire near the intersection of California Ave. S.W. and S.W. Lander St. on the afternoon of June 14 in West Seattle.
Nothing like celebrating the…MORE
Sustainable West Seattle Summer Outdoor Series kicks off with Longfellow Creek Watershed Walk
Fri, 06/14/13
Information from Sustainable West Seattle
Sustainable West Seattle’s summer Outdoors in West Seattle series kicks off June 17th at 6:30 PM with a hike through one of Seattle’s most beautiful watershed environments – Longfellow Creek. This…MORE
Truong found guilty in 2011 White Center bakery killing
Fri, 06/14/13
On June 13, a King County jury found Cu Van Truong guilty of first degree murder with a firearm enhancement for the shooting death of 24-year-old Jason Saechao at the Seattle Roll Bakery in White Center on Dec. 28, 2011.
Troung entered a…MORE
McGinn: Sound Transit will study light rail feasibility from West Seattle to downtown this summer
Thu, 06/13/13
Light rail service to West Seattle still has a shot, according to Mayor Mike McGinn, but don’t expect it anytime in the next decade.
In 2009, then-mayoral candidate McGinn told Erica C. Barnett with Publicola, “… Within two years of…MORE
King County warns about more noise at Barton Pump Station site
Thu, 06/13/13
Information from King County As construction activities progress at the Barton Pump Station, you will notice an increase in truck activity moving in and out of the project site this summer. Crews will be continuing excavation activities and begin…MORE
34th District Democrats make their endorsements, including Murray for mayor
Thu, 06/13/13
The 34th District Democrats, representing West Seattle, North Highline (and White Center), Burien, Vashon and Maury islands, put it to a vote on June 12 and emerged with their list of endorsements for the August 6 primary election and November…MORE
Highline Public Schools will offer free summer lunches for kids
Thu, 06/13/13
Information from Highline Public Schools
Highline Public Schools will provide free breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children during the summer through the Simplified Summer Food Program (SSFP). Twelve Highline schools will join five…MORE
