press release: Five public schools from Seattle have been recognized for outstanding academic improvements in math and reading that put them in the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state. The schools are:
• Alki…MORE
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Eat Local Now! Dinner features silent auction with local foodie fare and tours
Thu, 10/20/11
The Eat Local Now! dinner on Monday, Oct. 24 at Herban Feast in SODO features a silent auction with a wide array of wares. From custom tours and tastings to gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates. There are items for the local food…MORE
Road Safety Summit hopes to find answers to safety issues
Wed, 10/19/11
press release:
Please join us for a Road Safety Summit First meeting: October 24th, 6pm
We invite you to participate in a Road Safety Summit, convened by Mayor Mike McGinn and members of the Seattle City Council.
The Summit…MORE
Spokane Street Viaduct westbound will be closed over night; Is it an insult to West Seattle?
Wed, 10/19/11
In an unfortunate bit of timing the Seattle Department of Transportation is choosing to close the westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct overnight on Thursday Oct. 20 which, combined with the upcoming 9 day Alaskan Way Viaduct closure…MORE
New Whale Trail signs installed on Washington State Ferries will help riders identify species
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Just in time for Fall when orcas travel into Puget Sound, Washington State Ferries and The Whale Trail have partnered to provide ferry passengers with onboard guides to identifying Puget Sound marine mammals.
Travelers can…MORE
“Racing” to downtown Seattle from West Seattle to highlight transportation alternatives during viaduct shutdown
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott issued a commuting challenge − and County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen accepted.
All three West Seattle residents will race from…MORE
UPDATE: Police searching for suspects in Alki-area home invasion robbery; one suspect's face captured by ATM
Wed, 10/19/11
From Det. Renee Witt with the Seattle Police Department:
On October 18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the victims (female 28 and male 23) heard a knock at the front door of their residence in the 5600 block of SW Lander St. The male victim…MORE
UPDATE 2: West Seattle couple found dead in apparent murder suicide
Wed, 10/19/11
Update for Oct. 19, 4:30 pm The man who called 911 and told police "I shot my wife" and then apparently took his own life has been identified by other media sources at this time as Harvey Spicer. Public records show he was 79 years old and his…MORE
Gravel donated to Nickelsville will keep it safer and cleaner
Tue, 10/18/11
10 yards of gravel has been donated and delivered to the homeless encampment called Nickelsville near the intersection of West Marginal Way and Highland Park Way.
It was donated by two anonymous West Seattle citizens who each bought five…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Roxhill Park playground choices presented and discussed
Mon, 10/17/11
The second phase of the public review process for the upgrades coming to Roxhill Park saw a smaller group come to the meeting Monday, Oct. 17 at the Southwest branch of the Seattle Public Library but they were more involved in the dialog than…MORE
