Seattle Informer

West Seattle swimming: Colman Pool back to its salty self Seattle Parks spokesperson Joelle Hammerstad tells WSB the pool was drained last week for leak repair and was then filled with water from the Sound. First day of swimming at Colman Pool is Saturday, May 25th, for the first of three “pre-season weekends … Read [...]

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Mail theft; bike theft; car prowl This morning while I was out for a run, I noticed a bunch of mail in some bushes. It turns out it belonged to two of my neighbors. Most of it was fliers but there was one envelope that had been opened and discarded. We [...]

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West Seattle Easter scene: Sunrise service on Alki This Easter Sunday began clear and cool, with early services including the traditional joint sunrise service on the sands of Alki Beach, organized by West Seattle's three UCC churches – Admiral, Alki, and Fauntleroy. Read more on West Seattle Blog (blog)

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Hey West Coast, Seattle Trucks Like Your Style Concept #1 from LA, Brick and mortar to truck: Nineteenth century philosopher Nietzsche said, "The only way to start a Seattle food truck article is by talking about Los Angeles." Instead of ceasing operations while L.A.'s Chego undergoes a complete … Read more on Seattle Weekly (blog)

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Reminder: West Seattle Crime Prevention Council tackles graffiti Tuesday Graffiti vandalism – whether gang-related (most isn't) or not – is a perennial problem. What's being done about it? What should you do if you see it? One more reminder is just in from the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council – that's their spotlight … Read [...]

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West Seattle Crime Watch: Burglary attempt thwarted I was by myself and heard the side door being rattled and thought it strange since my husband wasn't coming home until later this evening. As I came down the stairs, I saw a young (approximately 18 – 20 years old) thin, African American guy with his … [...]

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New women's soccer team playing in West Seattle this summer; host families … Big news for soccer fans – the Women's Premier Soccer League – largest women's league in the world – has a new team that will play home games at Delridge Playfield this summer. That news comes with a request for host families [...]

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Skies Over West Seattle, March 'Year of the Comet' edition EDITOR'S NOTE: For everyone who's wished they had advance alert of an upcoming meteor shower/eclipse/etc. – and/or wondered “What's that bright 'star' up there?” – this is for you – the second edition of our new monthly feature by West Seattle's own … Read more [...]

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West Seattle development: 2nd Morgan rowhouse; The Blake update AND NOW THERE ARE TWO: That 61-year-old duplex at 7018 California SW in south Morgan Junction, across from the row of businesses anchored by Caffe Ladro, will be replaced by a five-unit “rowhouse” of 3-story townhomes. It's next to 4250 SW Myrtle, … Read more on [...]

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West Seattle Sunday: Oscar parties; Relay for Life kickoff; 2 soup events … 99 CLOSURE REMINDER: As crews prepare for tomorrow's start of the “Timber Bridge” rebuilding project on Highway 99 south of the West Seattle Bridge, southbound 99 is closed from the Battery Street Tunnel to South Nevada Street, while northbound is … Read [...]

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2 weeks till sale season: West Side Presbyterian's announcement March 8-9 will launch spring/summer sale season in West Seattle – we've already published one reason why, and here's the other! From West Side Presbyterian Church: Come to West Side Presbyterian March 8th from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday March 9th … Read more [...]

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West Seattle sale season! Tibbetts sets the rummage-sale date SIDE NOTE #1 – The ninth annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day, coordinated by WSB, isn't far away either: Saturday, May 11th. Watch for our registration-dates announcement next month. SIDE NOTE #2 – If you are having your own sale, any … Read more on [...]

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Police arrest suspect in West Seattle armed carjacking SEATTLE — The suspect in an armed carjacking last month in West Seattle is in jail after being arrested on unrelated charges earlier this week. According to the Seattle Police Department, the 29-year-old suspect took a man's cellphone, wallet and keys … Read more on KOMO News

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Memorial service Saturday for West Seattle native Richard Hard A funeral service will be held Saturday in West Seattle for Richard Hard, a star defensive lineman known as "The Gentle Giant" for the Seattle Ramblers and Seattle Rangers semipro football teams in the 1960s. Hard died Nov. 13 in St. Anthony, Idaho, at … Read [...]

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West Seattle weekend scenes: Tri-level mural at Denny IMS The weekend after this year's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – one service project continued today at Denny International Middle School: A three-level stairwell mural celebrating where the students have come from, and where they're going. Read more on West Seattle Blog [...]

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