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Catching the Right Swell: A local tech pro's new app takes the guesswork out of West Seattle waters
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (481+ words) The Alki Surf App is new and helps kayakers, windsurfers, and paddleboarders keep a weather eye on the local waters. It's the brainchild of local tech pro Kevin Kramer. For kayaking, swimming, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) enthusiasts in West Seattle,…...
Snow Day: March 13 is rare but not the record
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (171+ words) The West Seattle Rotary Club Totem Pole stood amidst the snow falling on March 13. The relatively rare weather event is among only six times it has happened in the last 130 years. The snow on March 13 around the Seattle areas uncommon,…...
NOAA Issues Wind Advisory for Seattle area as heavy rain and 50 MPH gusts approach
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (187+ words) Westside Seattle The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Wind Advisory for the Seattle region as a potent storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and damaging wind gusts starting Wednesday. Conditions are expected to intensify…...
Community gathers for "Peat Party" to celebrate major restoration milestone at Roxhill Bog | Westside Seattle
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (484+ words) The installation of a water barrier and other restoration efforts were celebrated at the Roxhill Bog, which is part of Roxhill Park, on February 19. A series of community organizations working with Seattle Parks and Recreation made the work possible. On…...
Community invited to celebrate major restoration milestone at Roxhill Bog
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (148+ words) A rare local ecosystem is getting a second lease on life, and the public is invited to celebrate. On Thursday, February 19th, from 10: 30 am to Noon, a community event will be held at Roxhill Park (9234 29th Ave SW) to mark a major…...
UPDATE: High winds forecast not happening: Just breezy now | Westside Seattle
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (147+ words) UPDATE: High winds forecast not happening: Just breezy now Off patr Wed, 12/24/2025 - 8: 35am The revised forecast now predicts much lower winds meaning the weather event that had been forecast has changed. The wind speeds are likely to reach 25 to 30 in gusts…...
UPDATE: High winds forecast for today; Gusts up to 40 this afternoon | Westside Seattle
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (114+ words) UPDATE: High winds forecast for today; Gusts up to 40 this afternoon Off patr Wed, 12/24/2025 - 8: 35am Forecasters have revised the outlook for wind speeds this afternoon noting that gusts up to 60mph are still possible but primarily for those above 600 feet of elevation....
High winds forecast for today; Gusts up to 60 this afternoon
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (67+ words) Off patr Wed, 12/24/2025 - 6: 53am The National Weather Service has issued high wind warning for Christmas Eve with sustained winds of 20 to 35mph and gusts up to 60mph. The peak is expected to happen just before 2pm. URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA…...
SOLD OUT: The Whale Trail'Winter Gathering 2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Puget Sound Orca Research with Mark Sears and Maya Sears
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (163+ words) Off patr Thu, 12/11/2025 - 1: 03pm Please join us for our Winter Gathering as we celebrate orca researcher Mark Sears and his 50 years of contributions to our understanding of orcas and other whales in central Puget Sound. In 2002, Mark confirmed the sighting of…...
The Whale Trail'Winter Gathering 2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Puget Sound Orca Research with Mark Sears and Maya Sears
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) Off patr Fri, 12/05/2025 - 5: 03pm Please join us for our Winter Gathering as we celebrate orca researcher Mark Sears and his 50 years of contributions to our understanding of orcas and other whales in central Puget Sound. In 2002, Mark confirmed the sighting of…...