By Patrick Robinson and David Rosen
Two portable school buildings were being moved, inch by inch down an alley adjacent to Lafayette Elementary on California Ave. s.w. on Sunday night, June 24. The 14 x 64 foot buildings contain four…MORE
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Three "Luna Girls" seek sponsors; Prolific West Seattle sculptor Lezlie Jane to design
Sun, 06/24/12
From the colorful mosaic bird guarding Cormorant Cove Park at 3701 Beach Drive SW to the swirling array of Swimming Stars at Whale Tail Playground, 5817 SW Lander St. and 58th Ave SW , many have happily stumbled upon the West Seattle artwork of…MORE
Weitzel Construction and Ventana Construction honored at REX Awards
Sun, 06/24/12
The Remodeling Excellence (REX) Awards’ 26th anniversary celebration held on Saturday, June 23 at the Space Needle saw two West Seattle construction companies win awards from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.
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Orphan orca Springer’s saviors honored at Alki; Four Whale Trail signs going up in West Seattle
Sat, 06/23/12
As Donna Sandstrom with The Whale Trail, an organization devoted to the appreciation and stewardship of whales, puts it, “Ten years ago, an orphaned orca named Springer appeared in the Puget Sound – lost, alone, and 300 miles away from home. Six…MORE
Some at peace, others still frustrated with King County’s sewage overflow plans in West Seattle
Sat, 06/23/12
Several blocks away and seemingly unconnected to the Barton Pump Station located on Puget Sound, the West Seattle neighborhoods of Sunrise Heights and Westwood are in for major changes in the coming years as King County plans to install a series…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Morgan Junction Festival was wonderful but wet
Sat, 06/23/12
The threat of rain didn't keep the exhibitors away from the Morgan Junction Festival on June 23 as booth after booth dutifully set up and got ready for the annual neighborhood celebration. At first it was pretty smooth sailing with people…MORE
West Seattle Kiwanis 3rd Annual charity Motorcyle Poker Run is today
Sat, 06/23/12
press release On June 23, 2012, the Kiwanis of West Seattle will host its third annual Charity Motorcycle Poker Run & Classic Car Show. Proceeds from this event support the PNW District Kiwanis Project, the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program…MORE
Plastic bag ban kicks in July 1 (and a reminder to wash those reusable bags)
Fri, 06/22/12
Seattle’s City Council voted unanimously in December to ban plastic grocery bags, and the plan takes effect on July 1.
Seattle retailers and grocers will be required to stop offering single-use plastic bags on that date, and the city is…MORE
West Seattle Women in Charge forms to promote women owned business
Fri, 06/22/12
A new women's organization has formed in West Seattle called West Seattle Women in Charge. The idea for the group began at Alki Arts with Diane Venti. After discussing with numerous women business owners in the area, she decided to host a group…MORE
King County releases “Fast Facts” on Barton CSO bioretention swale project ahead of open house (June 23, 24)
Fri, 06/22/12
King County press release ahead of an open house this weekend for Sunrise Heights and Westwood residents (details here)
Fast Facts about BartonAn occasional message to provide project updates and clarify information about King County’s…MORE
