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West Seattle Blog
about 1 hour
Another sales-tax increase on the way for transportation, this time King County-wide
While the Seattle City Council reviews the mayor’s proposal to double the sales-tax share that buys more bus service from King County, their counterparts have just voted to approve a separate sales-tax increase to raise money for road repairs. The King County Council, meeting as the County Transportation District Supervisors, voted in favor of “a […]
West Seattle Blog
about 4 hours
Death investigation near Westcrest Park
Police and fire were dispatched to 8th SW near SW Henderson this evening after someone reported finding what they suspected was “a dead body.” Responders told dispatch they confirmed the person was dead. That’s all we know about the circumstances but we’re mentioning it for those wondering about the response near Westcrest Park‘s southwest entrance […]
West Seattle Blog
about 5 hours
VIDEO: West Seattle High School celebrates student-athletes at big College Signing Day ceremony
(WSB video/photos) The last week of the school year began with a lively celebration in the West Seattle High School gym – the cheer team cheered, and band members played, as student-athletes made a grand entrance for a group college-signing ceremony. Family members and friends cheered them too, from the bleachers. WSHS athletic director Corey […]
West Seattle Blog
about 6 hours
TRAFFIC ALERT: Bus trouble blocks 35th/Trenton
The photo was sent by Stephanie, who reports that bus hit a pole at 35th/Trenton and that traffic was backing up as a result. That’s the spot where buses are using Trenton as a temporary route because of the repaving project on SW Barton, and it’s a tight turn at best.
West Seattle Blog
about 8 hours
HAPPENING NOW: Anniversary dance party with C89.5 radio aboard Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth ferry
As we’ve noted previously, Washington State Ferries is celebrating its 75th anniversary all month, and this afternoon is the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route’s chance for a party. A DJ from C89.5 Radio – the dance-music FM station – is spinning for a dance party on the deck of M/V Kittitas. DJ Johnny Monsoon is in the sun, […]
West Seattle Blog
about 9 hours
WEST SEATTLE BEACHES: Mega-low tides on the way
(Mid-May mega-low tide photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Just in time for the weekend and summery weather, we are headed for another round of mega-low tides – lowest ones of the year. For the next five days, the lowest low tide will be at least -3 feet, and for two of those days it will be […]
PubliCola
about 10 hours
Union Urges Wilson to Act After Investigation into Civil Rights Director Concludes; KCRHA Proposes 8 New Hires
1. PROTEC17, the union that represents workers at the city’s Office for Civil Rights, is renewing its call for Mayor… The post Union Urges Wilson to Act After Investigation into Civil Rights Director Concludes; KCRHA Proposes 8 New Hires appeared first on PubliCola.
West Seattle Blog
about 11 hours
WATER TAXI: New look for summer
The main West Seattle Water Taxi vessel, M/V Doc Maynard, is sporting a new look, just in time for Seattle’s Summer of Soccer to kick off. Its new look was shown off at a media event downtown this morning; we got a look when it got back to West Seattle after the noon run left […]
PubliCola
about 12 hours
Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event
1. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, responding to a question from PubliCola, said the police department does not plan to… The post Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event appeared first on PubliCola.
West Seattle Blog
about 13 hours
WHALE SIGHTING: Humpback off West Seattle
A humpback whale is in the area again today, Kersti Muul tells WSB – most recently spotted off Duwamish Head. Let us know if you see it!
West Seattle Blog
about 13 hours
Soccer, theater, music, more for the rest of your West Seattle Friday
(Photo by Janelle Otterholt, ‘pea patch’ at The Kenney) Sorry for the delayed publication! Here’s our list for today/tonight – mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you can preview events days/weeks ahead 24/7): SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER Spring is garden time! See what’s new at the center!Open today, 10 am-3 pm […]
West Seattle Blog
about 15 hours
WEEKEND PREVIEW: ‘Come Together’ invitation to witness history Saturday
By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog “Come Together.” It’s a strikingly simple title for, and invitation to, Saturday’s celebration of community collaboration, in which the Duwamish Tribe, The Heron’s Nest, and Shared Spaces Foundation will celebrate the return of 3.5 acres of ancestral land to the Duwamish people. This initiative has been building […]