Fallout continues over both the Occupy port protest and plans for Marination Mobile to take over Seacrest Boathouse operations. Plus, dogs visit with Santa, a medical breakthrough, and not having to go to Belltown to get your hair done anymore. more ›

A piece of West Seattle history is going under to-be-determined new management, a homeless housing project moves forward and Occupy Seattle occupies the ports, as the anniversary of Jeremy Peck's mysterious disappearance and death approaches. more ›

This week in West Seattle: robberies at both the hands of humans and squirrels, details in last month's medical marijuana dispensary raids, and a vintage Medic One van. Plus, Marty McLaren settles into her new role on the School Board and more community holiday business than you can shake a stick at. more ›

What do Amanda Knox and the Chamber of Commerce president have in common? They are both leaving. Meanwhile: octopi, a sentencing in the Steve Bushaw murder, a new social, etc. club, and a townhouse fire. Coming up: a ton of chances for yelling at public meetings, and some cool recognition for West Seattle Blog leader Tracy Record. more ›

The Viaduct is back up and running, sort of, during this big week for area businesses -- whether it's opening, moving, getting a New York Times feature or just dressing up for Halloween. Coming up: at least four ways to support your neighbors just this month. more ›

A look at the week's newsworthy events and people as reported by Seattle's neighborhood blogs. more ›

Just because the closure of the viaduct is in effect doesn't mean one should avoid going to the West Seattle neighborhood. Jenise Silva compiles five of the best reasons to head out to our city's neighbor to the West. more ›

There's a whole lot of depressing stuff going on: an elderly couple's bittersweet end, a disturbing serial flasher and sick dogs, plus you're all about to be trapped on your side of the Bay for a while. But there's some silver lining: a friendly-rivalry football game tonight, a brand new sandwich at Husky Deli, and Halloween. more ›

Seattle slips in the trick-or-treating rankings as local salmon get infected, a house is saved from foreclosure, and an elderly West Seattle couple dies in a bittersweet murder-suicide. more ›

Maybe you're a parent who's just moved to the Seattle area and wondering what the natives do when The Grim strikes again for the winter. Or maybe you've got young visitors coming into town, and you're not sure how to entertain them. Here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate autumn with the kiddos in Seattle. more ›

Some sharp local kids one-up their lemonade-stand-having peers with some farm-fresh goods. Meanwhile, a local hate crime, one life ending while another one nearly begins on the West Seattle Bridge, some new features at Camp Long, and the return of the guy who allegedly stuck his face in joggers' butts. Plus, coming up: the Mobile Chowdown, Psalm One, and bridge closures. more ›

A lot of buildings in West Seattle have been catching fire lately. Cars and bikes are having disagreements. Local sewer systems may be getting an upgrade. West Seattle, if that's not exciting enough for you, this weekend also ushers in a new "strategy board game group." Start time: 1 p.m. End time: UNSPECIFIED (much like Settlers of Catan that way). more ›

If I were to tell you, "Hey, grab my growler and go get me a $5 fill of Stone's Levitation from the 7-11 down the street", you'd think I was joking. And I would be, but I wouldn't be too far off. No hoax: convenience stores are popping up all around town, and they're not just selling Slim Jims and Slurpees anymore. They're selling beer. more ›

A couple of upstanding West Seattle residents were honored with awards this week! Also discussed: housefires, elections and skinny-dipping. more ›

Do you live in Seattle? Are you a Neeeerrrrdd? Would you love to watch lots of Seattle nerds act stupid on stage and make obscure Star Trek and Mass Effect 3 references completely off the cuff? How about sit around and talk about what's coming up at (the first Annual!) Geek Girl Con in October? more ›

This week in West Seattle: School starts again, seal pups start showing their adorable little faces, Alki gets an audio tour and some senior citizens play with some babies. Also: the Admiral District gets some yogurt, some owls get rowdy and West Seattle gains an urgent care clinic. more ›

Start your morning with a little Foxy Knoxy. Plus: tons of crimes, one crime in a stupid hat, noble police dogs and a body found in a trash can, with a couple of lawsuits sprinkled on top. more ›

A snapshot of the week's news items as reported by Seattle neighborhood blogs. more ›

Conan O'Brien swung by the neighborhood this week! Meanwhile, the Rainbow House was repainted, the shellfish is toxic and some adorable children danced around in the Thriftway. more ›

News from West Seattle! Baskin-Robbins gets robbed (meanwhile, the far superior Husky Deli has a birthday), Lucha Libre, stolen aerial equipment, an arrest in Tuesday's White Center shooting and a memorial for a beloved local artist. Oh, and get your heart checked, kids. more ›

Another feather in Seattle's cap: our second Pokemon Trading Card Game World Champion. more ›

This past week in West Seattle: ArtsWest's director is leaving, community center classes are open, new developments in the Steve Bushaw murder trial and more! more ›

Last night, one of the rowdiest annual events in the region (some would say the nation) took place: The Dead Baby Downhill Race XV commenced in West Seattle, took to the streets and nearly 3,000 cyclists made their rambunctious way to Georgetown... more ›

The Dead Babies roll into West Seattle to top off a week of poster art, new development projects, Rob McKenna, coyotes and more. more ›

What happened in West Seattle this week? Charges in last week's standoff, ferry cutbacks, road rage, Honest Tea and an extremely noble and also adorable nonagenarian. more ›

We love our West Seattle neighbors, and thought they deserved more attention. Every Friday at 3 p.m., we'll post the week's happenings in Seattle's island town. Highlights this week? Hi-Yu, Seafair, new leads in the death of Jeremy Peck and this morning's standoff. more ›

Hookin' up two photos and gettin' the story right. more ›

It's about that time of year when people start day-dreaming about hitting the road and going far, far away for summer vacation. But with the gorgeous weather we've been having (not to mention gas prices) it's hard to want to leave the city. May we suggest some highly social arts events around the City fringes that will get you out of your regular stomping grounds. When the living is easy, it's time for adventure. And nothing says adventure like West Seattle. more ›

News on land and sea, including the retirement of Sam Reed, a suspicious blaze, a new addition to the ferry family, and physical restraints for Isaiah Kalebu, who can't seem to restrain himself. more ›

Seattle's douchebaggery levels were at an all-time high today, as a non-profit becomes the victim of senseless vandalism, and a military recruiting station was nearly the target of something that could have been much, much worse. more ›