On January 31, a brazen criminal walked into an estate sale in West Seattle and forced people to the ground at gunpoint before robbing them and fleeing the scene. He made off with cash and jewelry, the proceeds of which were to be donated to the…MORE
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Ola Salon staging 'Cut-a-Thon' for Transitional Resources Feb. 8
Thu, 02/07/13
The beginning of what will be a one year campaign to raise money for aid agency Transitional Resources gets underway at Ola Salon with an event they are calling a "Cut-A-Thon" from 5pm to 8pm Feb. 8.
Haircuts by the expert stylists at Ola…MORE
$1.6 million investment in neighborhood business districts announced; White Center will see some funding for CDA
Thu, 02/07/13
Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $1.6 million investment in 17 neighborhood business districts as part of the Seattle Jobs Plan on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Only a small amount, in fact that number was not disclosed, will come to help our area,…MORE
Dow Constantine reelection campaign event announced
Thu, 02/07/13
Dow Constantine reelection campaign event announced
King County Executive, and West Seattle resident, Dow Constantine is running for reelection. He was inaugurated for his first term Nov. 24, 2009.
From the King County website, his…MORE
Comment period open, meetings set for new elementary at Genesee Hill site
Thu, 02/07/13
West Seattleites interested in helping Seattle Public Schools design a new 650-seat elementary school at the Genesee Hill site have several upcoming opportunities to share their thoughts.
The Genesee Schmitz Neighborhood Council has taken…MORE
UPDATE: Hot rock band Van Eps releases single & performs free at Feedback Lounge Friday; Band members from WS, WC, Burien, & Fed. Way
Thu, 02/07/13
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There will be a release party tomorrow, Friday night, Feb. 8, at 9:00 p.m., as Seattle-based rockers Van Eps will release their second video single "Save Yourself" (after "Go…MORE
Cupid 5k urban race through West Seattle on Valentine’s Day will fight human trafficking
Thu, 02/07/13
On Valentine’s day a 5k race through the streets of West Seattle will highlight and help fight human trafficking. Fetch Fitness, Starbucks Coffee, K2 Sports and ExOfficio are presenting the 1st annual Cupid 5K, a costumed urban race on Valentine'…MORE
Seattle Police provide more details on shoreline surveillance
Thu, 02/07/13
When people started noticing surveillance cameras appearing on light poles from Lincoln Park to Harbor Island along the West Seattle shoreline, the questions inevitably arose: “Who are they watching?” and “Who are ‘they’ exactly?”
As…MORE
West Seattle resident & REI CEO Sally Jewell tapped by Obama for Interior Secretary; REI releases statement
Wed, 02/06/13
Sally Jewell, West Seattle resident and CEO of the outdoor gear and clothing business, REI, was nominated today for Secretary of the Interior by President Obama.
The West Seattle Herald ran a story on the history of REI here. That company…MORE
REMINDER: Pop Up art event is coming to TAF Bethaday Center Feb. 9
Wed, 02/06/13
A “Pop Up” art gallery is coming Feb. 9 to the Bethaday Community Learning Center in White Center 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Bethaday Community Learning Space is located at 605 Southwest 108th Street just east of Hicklin Lake (Hicks Lake).
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