Wedgwood News

A butcher operating out of Pike Place Market in Seattle has been feeding pigs all of those "useless" stems, root bulbs, and "over sized" marijuana leaves produced as by-product at the local medical dispensary.

"Rowhouses" are a hot development trend right now, under construction and/or on the drawing boards for at least half a dozen West Seattle sites.

A person hit by a Sound Transit Light Rail train was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries Tuesday morning.

Last fall was the 40th anniversary of the state Equal Rights Amendment but not many people realized it.

The fifth running of the West Seattle 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8am Sunday, May 19 at the Alki Bathhouse.

Looking for a hotel with charm and character in Seattle ? Check out the historic Alexis Hotel, originally built in 1901.

Some of the runners and walkers in the fifth annual West Seattle 5K on Alki are still making their way to the finish line.

Here's a detailed map covering this . -11 am-5 pm, Alki Avenue is closed to motor vehicles between 56th and 63rd for Summer Streets, the "car-free day" festival.

There has been a lot of concern about this increasingly upward trend of Micro-Housing, also known as "APODments", small, single occupancy units sometimes with shared kitchens.

Friday, Ballard celebrated its annual Norwegian Constitution Day event, the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on May 17, called "Syttende Mai" . In addition to Nordic culture, West Seattle represented in the parade as Denny Middle School and Chief Sealth High School performed to the delight of thousands of onlookers.

A West Seattle man accused of pimping two 16-year-old runaways has been charged with child prostitution-related offenses and kidnapping.

WSB covers West Seattle 24/7, with your help. Got a tip or question about news happening now? 206-293-6302, or e-mail editor@westseattleblog.com @ diverlaura All very neat and orderly looking.

As we are about to lose yet another independent bookstore and used books, too, will be in shorter supply come summer, here are two community-oriented efforts to keep the pages turning on Capitol Hill.

Jason Larance makes the concrete that's being poured into the 14,000 pieces that will make up the lining of Seattle's two-mile long double-deck State Route 99 tunnel.

Here's hoping that platters of wat and injera can turn around the seemingly cursed corner spot on North Capitol Hill most recently occupied by Skelly & the Bean .

This is a good time to mention that tomorrow, May 15th, flags should be lowered half-staff for the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

What if you could visit a tropical paradise AND play bingo at the same time plus contribute to a fundraiser? You will get very close to that on May 17 at the Senior Center of West Seattle when they present Rainbow Bingo.

Gas prices in the Kirkland area are tipping the $4 mark for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as road trip season approaches, but prices aren't expected to reach the levels seen in 2012.

The Seattle City Council is eyeing a proposal that would open up restricted parking zones to people who don't live in the neighborhood.

Thanks to everyone for collaborating on another awesome West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day - biggest WSCGSD ever! Next one: May 10, 2014.