Also at Alki tonight

| Alki Statue of Liberty | West Seattle religion

National Day of Prayer gathering @ Statue of Liberty base, 6:30-8 pm.

Ever been inside?

For the hundreds of times we have walked or driven past the Alki Bathhouse, we’ve been inside maybe once. Tonight — a good chance to wander in and be warmly welcomed — a spring reception, 5-8 pm (brochure page 14) — we found out from all these cheery postings in the bathhouse’s big side window this morning:

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One more word about SeventyOne

May 3, 2007 2:02 pm

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| West Seattle housing

You won’t find it on the website for this converted apartment building (Cali/Myrtle) but a closer look at its streetside sign reveals creative phraseology for what one commenter called its “converted motel” look — “midcentury retro condominium homes.”

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There’s hope in the world

May 3, 2007 12:29 pm

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| Not WS but we're mentioning it anyway | Wildlife

We’ve always vowed not to be another blog with cute baby animal pix .. but then came this.

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WS Gas Price Watch: The real top price

May 3, 2007 11:34 am

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| Gas prices | Transportation

While 35th/Holden Chevron still has the top-priced regular gas in WS ($3.44), the top price for any gas (therefore, premium) is at Admiral Chevron: $3.75 (left) — which becomes the most likely spot we’ll see the “magic” $4 number first. As for the cheapest regular, it was Charlestown/Cali 7-11 at $3.19, as of midmorning. Share the word about changes via comments here or e-mail. (P.S. One way to cut your gas use: Vente Caf reminds us it’s Bike-To-Work Month.) 1:42 PM UPDATE: Just passed 35th/Holden Chevron, up to $3.49/regular since late morning.

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Down under

May 3, 2007 4:00 am

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| Utilities | West Seattle online

If that mess with the busted water main under the University Bridge has you wondering “hmm, how old’s the big pipe under my street” — there’s a city map resource you can wade through to find out.

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