Port of Seattle Press Release:
The Port of Seattle Commission announced at their last meeting the outlines of the process and the timing for identifying and appointing a successor to fill the vacancy on the Port Commission created when…MORE
West Seattle - News
Cpt. Steve Paulsen transferred to South Precinct; Cpt. Joe Kessler returning to West Seattle
Tue, 12/18/12
Captain Steve Paulsen, who has been the Southwest Precinct Commander for the Seattle Police Department shared the news today that he is being transferred to the South Precinct, effective January 2. Paulsen has been in the job here since 2010.…MORE
UPDATE: Familial narcotics ring busted by King County Sheriff’s Office in morning raids
Tue, 12/18/12
Update for Dec. 20 The King County Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a Dec. 18 drug ring busts in White Center and Burien, the culmination of an 8-month long investigation:
An 8 month investigation conducted by the King County…MORE
Reduced schedules for Metro next week for the holidays Dec. 24-28 and again Dec. 31- Jan. 1
Tue, 12/18/12
press release: King County Metro Transit will be operating on holiday and reduced weekday schedules Christmas week and during the New Year’s holidays.
On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Metro will operate a reduced weekday bus service, and on…MORE
In aftermath of Sandy Hook tragedy, West Seattle high schools take safety measures
Tue, 12/18/12
The unthinkable occurred 3,000 miles away from West Seattle on Dec. 14, when authorities say a troubled young man entered a Newtown, Conn., elementary school and killed 26 people, including 20 children from six to seven years old, before taking…MORE
Think Outside the Car event set for Jan. 15 at C&P Coffee
Tue, 12/18/12
West Seattle CoolMom, was involved in the recent Think Outside the Car event along Fauntleroy asking drivers, idling their engines in the ferry line, to turn them off. The goal is to reduced carbon monoxide emissions.
Now to celebrate that…MORE
Barrier blown out at Barton Pump Station by storm surge
Tue, 12/18/12
The combination of high tides and high wind combined to blow out the chain link fence and concrete barrier blocks at the Barton Pump Station site just adjacent to the Fauntleroy Ferry dock.
According to a flier sent to neighbors in the…MORE
Winter weather tips for the Metro rider
Tue, 12/18/12
With snowfall and dropping temperatures making the case for a real winter at lower elevations, King County Metro has released a few reminders for Metro riders:
Metro Transit ready for winter weatherRider checklist: Transit alerts, snow…MORE
Seattle Girls’ Choir: Lessons and Carols Friday 12/21 at Holy Rosary in West Seattle
Mon, 12/17/12
The two ensembles of Seattle Girls’ Choir, pictured, will perform advent Lessons and Carols at Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle (4210 SW Genesee St., 98116 http://www.holyrosaryseattle.org). An elegant prelude to Christmas, this wonderful…MORE
UPDATE: 1000 people being requested for Alki Polar Bear swim Jan. 1; Currently 400 expected
Mon, 12/17/12
UPDATE Dec. 31 12:15pm Alki Polar Bear Swim organizer Mark Ufkes shared this update on the event set for New Years Day at 10:00am
We have grown from 30 friends to over 300 last year. We do not have early sign up, folks just show up ready…MORE
