Robert Gallagher has been named as the new Principal at Lafayette Elementary School as of July 1. He replaces Shauna Heath who has been named Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Seattle Public Schools. The announcement came from…MORE
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Duwamish Tribe's federal recognition in 2001 wrongly denied says judge; Former Pres. Clinton Indian Affairs deputy sees opportunity
Thu, 03/28/13
Seattle-base U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour ruled March 22 that the Department of Interior wrongly denied the Duwamish Tribe's petition for federal recognition Jan., 2001, signed as the Clinton administration departed, and denied the…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Alki Elementary celebrates 100 years of memories
Thu, 03/28/13
Alki Elementary School celebrated 100 years with a special celebration on Mar. 28 featuring a group alumni photo, the collection of memories on video, a timeline of significant events that wrapped around the auditorium, special student made art…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Firefighters getting ready to fight with valuable training exercise
Thu, 03/28/13
By David Rosen and Patrick Robinson
Seattle Fire Department trainees took advantage of the buildings scheduled for demolition on the site of the future Murray CSO Facility site adjacent to Lowman Beach Park. The recruits performed…MORE
Governor Inslee tours K-5 STEM School in West Seattle to promote education funding
Thu, 03/28/13
The students and staff of K-5 STEM School at Boren were treated with a high profile visitor on March 28 by Washington Governor Jay Inslee.
Inslee toured the elementary school on Delridge Way S.W. in West Seattle that focuses on starting…MORE
UPDATE: 4th Annual Art Ehrmann cancer benefit set for Apr. 20
Thu, 03/28/13
The list of items for the Art Ehrmann Cancer Benefit at the West Seattle Eagles is now very extensive. People have donated a range of items that may surprise you.
Tee times (multiple courses) Spa treatments (facials, massages etc) Manicure…MORE
Now that spring is here it's time to think about Summerfest!
Wed, 03/27/13
West Seattle Summer Fest will rock the West Seattle Junction July 12-14 with the biggest street party of the year. The event features arts and crafts, shopping, live music, local food, beer gardens, a kids play area and more.
If you'd like…MORE
King County: Seattle Fire Department training at Murray CSO Control Facility Site begins 3/28
Wed, 03/27/13
In advance of King County's plan to remove apartments and put in an underground storage tank for combined sewer overflows just east of Lowman Beach Park in West Seattle, Seattle firefighters will use the soon-to-be demolished homes for training…MORE
Captain Kessler hopes to finish out career at Southwest Precinct
Wed, 03/27/13
The New Year brought a new Seattle Police Southwest Precinct Commander to West Seattle ... sort of.
To be accurate, Captain Joe Kessler’s assignment to head the precinct was a return to an old job he held from 2008 to 2010, and one he said…MORE
Officer Luckie and Detective Bach honored as Officers of the Year by Seattle Police Officers' Guild
Wed, 03/27/13
Two of West Seattle’s men in blue were honored in March as Officer’s of the Year for 2012 by the Seattle Police Officers' Guild for their work in ending the Ian Stawicki manhunt in May of that year.
Southwest Precinct Officer Scott Luckie…MORE
