Plans to Improve Bicycle Route from West Seattle to Downtown

May 9th, 2013
Last week’s fatal collision between a bicyclist and a truck resulted in an outpouring of grief for the death of Lance David and sympathy for his family.  While we are not certain what led to the collision, I am determined [More]


Council Town Hall on Climate Action

April 26th, 2013
Join us Tuesday, May 7, 6-8pm for the Council Town Hall on Climate Action. The City of Seattle is updating the City’s Climate Action Plan, the city’s road map to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.   Your input is needed [More]


HELP GET SEATTLE MOVING!

April 23rd, 2013
Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board Seeks New Members The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is accepting applications for new members to advise the City on the concerns and needs of the growing bicycling community. The volunteer board,  created by Seattle City [More]


The Next Steps Towards a Safer NE 75th Street

April 19th, 2013
Please join SDOT at one of three upcoming  meetings on April 23rd, 25th or May 1st to give your input on how to make NE 75th street and the surrounding area safe for all. SDOT unveiled a new website for the NE 75th Street Road [More]


Pedestrian Safety, How Safe Are We?

April 5th, 2013
Here's an interesting article in the New York Times concerning "Pedestrian Safety" Let me know what you think. [More]


Southeast Seattle Senior Center Invites you to a Gathering!

March 29th, 2013
Hello Friends of the Southeast Seattle Senior Center! Join the SE Senior Center for thier first LGBTQ reception at 4655 S. Holly St, Seattle, WA. There will be light refreshments and information about resources.  Please RSVP by calling 206.722.0317. We'll see [More]


City Completes Spokane Street Viaduct, Largest City Transportation Project in Three Decades

March 20th, 2013
SEATTLE – Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) Director Peter Hahn today announced additional funds to be invested in sidewalks, basic road maintenance, upgrades to the City’s traffic signal system, work to complete the Burke-Gilman “Missing Link” [More]


Seattle LGBT Commission Seeks Candidates

February 28th, 2013
  The Seattle LGBT Commission seeks applications from interested candidates for one vacant seat on the Commission.  The Commission is a 16-member body that advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on issues that affect LGBTQ communities throughout Seattle.  [More]


Kiwanis of West Seattle Presents a Free Community Concert -Tuesday, Februay 26th at Chief Sealth High School

February 22nd, 2013
The Seattle Symphony will perform a free Community Concert this month as, part of the Orchestra’s ongoing commitment to provide free opportunities for West Seattle to experience the transformational and inspiring impact of live music. The program, while sure to [More]


Losing Sleep in Seattle or The Plight of the Liveaboards

February 7th, 2013
Over the past month the City Council focused on legislation that updates our Shoreline Master Plan (SMP).   Updating the SMP is required by state law and must be consistent with the state Shoreline Management Act (SMA).  The Seattle Department of [More]