By a vote of 4-3 on Jan. 31, the Seattle School Board approved the annual capacity management plan and updated student assignment transition plan in hopes of making room for an ever-growing student population.
In West Seattle, the…MORE
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West Seattle Lions Club announces scholarships for local students
Fri, 02/01/13
The West Seattle Lion’s Club has announced they will be making their 2013 Scholarship Awards.
Six $1,000.00 scholarships will be offered to graduating seniors living in the West Seattle area, as defined by the Seattle School Board. All…MORE
"Dead Orca" turns out to be a live Sea Lion
Thu, 01/31/13
The Herald got a flurry of reports from readers about a "Dead Orca" spotted off of Beach Drive SW near 64th SW. We dispatched a reporter to confirm the sighting and contacted Seal Sitters, the marine mammal organization who watch over that…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Home invasion in Admiral District; Suspect still at large
Thu, 01/31/13
Seattle Police are hunting for an armed robber in the Admiral District. Containment was set up around the area of 38th SW and SW Hinds and canine units have been brought in. The man was described as a white male in his 20′s, 5’10, husky, and…MORE
Gun Buyback Event took over 700 firearms out of the community
Thu, 01/31/13
On Jan. 26, the Seattle Police Department set up shop underneath I-5 between Cherry and James Street where they handed out gift cards in exchange for firearms. The event was supposed to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but so many people showed up…MORE
Deadline for neighborhood projects is approaching fast; Must be submitted by Feb. 4
Thu, 01/31/13
press release from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods:
The city of Seattle is now accepting proposals to the Neighborhood Park and Street Fund (NPSF), formerly known as the Neighborhood Projects Fund. This fund supports improvements to…MORE
Southwest Precinct officers save suicidal man
Thu, 01/31/13
A near tragedy came straight to the Seattle Police Southwest Precinct doorstep (2300 S.W. Webster St.) on Tuesday, Jan. 29, when a man pulled into their employee parking lot and put a gun to his own head.
Here are the details from Det.…MORE
Call to artists: West Seattle Garden tour poster contest wants your best work
Thu, 01/31/13
The 19th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour, taking place July 21 is seeking artists entries for their 2013 WSGT Poster Contest. This year the theme is the Art of Gardening.
The entry deadline is Saturday, March 2, 2013 and a $500 prize is…MORE
A Terrible Beauty Irish pub Grand Opening for Lake Union location is Feb. 1
Wed, 01/30/13
The Irish pub A Terrible Beauty with a location in West Seattle (at the corner of California Ave. SW and SW Edmunds Street) and their original location in Renton is about to add a third. The grand opening of their Lake Union location at 1001…MORE
West Seattle Artwalk gets a brand new look; New poster will debut Feb. 14
Wed, 01/30/13
The West Seattle Artwalk just got an artistic makeover thanks to Seattle design firm Horsepower Design. The new poster created by Jeff Rodriguez features a highly stylized fish walking down the street. You'll see the poster on the street for the…MORE
