UPDATE for Aug. 1 Waste Management reports they have come to a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 117, representing the drivers who went on strike just over a week ago.
Waste Management drivers are expected to go back to work…MORE
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Outwest will celebrate one year in business Aug. 10 & 11
Sun, 07/29/12
On August 11th, OutWest Bar at 5401 California Ave SW, will celebrate a milestone: Their first anniversary in business. Owners Bob Lunke and Chad Gabelein said they've been successful thus far due to, "the marvelous work of the tireless team of…MORE
Constantine speaks at Filipino Seafair event at Seward Park; "Pista sa Nayon" fair continues until 8:00 p.m. tonight
Sun, 07/29/12
Several Seafaiir-sanctioned events have taken place this weekend, and West Seattle resident and King County Executive Dow Constantine appeared today at the Filipino Seafair party at the Seward Park Amphitheater. This 23rd annual event is called "…MORE
WW II pilot, longtime Boeing employee from West Seattle awarded French medal of honor
Sat, 07/28/12
More than 100 attended a moving award ceremony in Logan Hall, Wesley Gardens in Des Moines Saturday afternoon, July 28, as WWII pilot, Theodore J. Johnston, or "T.J", 89, also a Boeing employee prior to, and after the war, was officially honored…MORE
Seattle reaches agreement with Department of Justice on police reform
Fri, 07/27/12
After a scathing Department of Justice review of the Seattle Police Department was released in December and a long process of discussion between the city and feds ever since, an agreement was finally reached and announced on July 27, four days…MORE
Psychology of scams discussed at West Seattle Senior Center
Fri, 07/27/12
Jean Mathisen with AARP Washington’s “Fraud Fighter Call Center” visited with 20 seniors for lunch and discussion on the West Seattle Senior Center on July 26.
Her expertise is in the psychological techniques used by scammers to convince…MORE
Hope Clinic offers hope, care and wellness on Alki
Fri, 07/27/12
The newest alternative for people on the west side seeking naturopathic care and medical marijuana authorization is Hope Clinic. It's been open for three weeks in a soft open phase.
Tucked into a tiny space on Alki Beach in the same…MORE
Construction activity uptick near Fauntleroy Ferry Dock may cause delays July 30
Fri, 07/27/12
Washington State Ferries has announced that increased construction activities on King County's Barton Pump Station Upgrade Project adjacent to the Fauntleroy terminal may result in congestion near the terminal on Monday July 30.. No ferry lane…MORE
King County Sheriff Strachan speaks on audit response and plans for the future with an election upcoming
Fri, 07/27/12
Among many other important decisions in the upcoming November elections, King County residents will be choosing between current Sheriff Steve Strachan and challenger John Urquhart (you can read our interview with him here) for a four-year term.…MORE
King County Sheriff candidate Urquhart blames opponent, Sheriff Strachan, for problems cited by audit
Thu, 07/26/12
King County Sheriff candidate John Urquhart blames his opponent, Sheriff Steve Strachan, for the serious problems outlined in a King County Sheriff's Office audit just released. The two candidates only run in the general election, not in the…MORE
