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3 weeks ago | 
westseattleblog.com | Tracy Burrows
By Tracy Burrows Reporting for West Seattle Blog Friday night, the West Seattle High School girls' water-polo team made history, playing in the first-ever high school water polo match at Colman Pool. The girls won a thrilling match against Bellevue High School by a score of 9-8. The Wildcats led for much of the game, led by outstanding goalie play by Matty Ogle (above) and great passing work that opened up effective shots.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog For nearly three decades, Harold Chacon has been a fixture at the Chevron station at California/Admiral in West Seattle, known for his big, bubbly personality and infectious laugh. As he prepares to retire and return to Puerto Rico to care for his aging mother, the community he's served for years is reflecting on the impact he's had.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog Tram Luu has opened her second West Seattle business, Tram's Nail Salon, at 5631 California SW, in the mini-business district between Morgan Junction and The Junction. This new location is just a mile down the road from her first business, Tram's Salon, which opened 14 years ago and offers both hair and nail services. Her new shop was previously Amy's Nails.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog Around 200 West Seattle parents and community members attended a discussion about cell phones, social media and mental health on Tuesday night at Gatewood Elementary. Much of this discussion was inspired by Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation." The event aimed to kickstart a community conversation focused on supporting the mental health and development of West Seattle's children as they navigate the challenges posed by modern technology.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog An often-tagged wall on the West Seattle waterfront may be painted with a nearly 200-foot-long mural. West Seattle resident David Stockert is leading an effort to transform the wall along the north shore of Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook Park on Beach Drive into a community mural, working with local artist Nalisha Estrellas. Stockert believes a mural could deter vandalism, reducing the need for repeated cleanups by Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen AndersonReporting for West Seattle BlogWe’re continuing our look at what’s on the February 11 ballots that King County Elections mailed out today. Last night we reported on Seattle Propositions 1A and 1B, funding for “social housing”; tonight, we’ll look at the two levy votes for Seattle Public Schools.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
By Aspen AndersonReporting for West Seattle BlogKing County Elections starts sending out ballots tomorrow for the February 11 special election. Your ballot will include four measures related to two issues. First, we’re looking at Seattle Propositions 1A and 1B, which involve funding for the Seattle Social Housing Developer created by a vote two years ago. The nonprofit coalition House Our Neighbors coalition spearheaded Initiative 135, approved in February 2023 with 57 percent of the vote.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
westseattleblog.com | Aspen Anderson
(Photo courtesy Seattle Colleges)By Aspen AndersonReporting for West Seattle BlogIn advance of today’s holiday, Seattle Colleges hosted the 52nd annual Community Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday at South Seattle College’s Brockey Center. The event featured music, speeches, and reflections focused on continuing Dr. King’s fight for justice. KIRO TV anchor Deedee Sun emceed the event, welcoming attendees with a call to action.