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• Compiled by Shara Wallace • Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@…MORE

In early September, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced an estimated $14.8 million in speeding ticket revenue from school zones across the city will be used to improve student and pedestrian safety.

Now we know at least one of those…MORE

The West Seattle Shaw brothers, charged with criminal mistreatment for alleged shortcomings in caring for their father in his Alki home, were set to start their trial on Sept. 18, but court documents show it has been pushed back to Nov. 13, 2013…MORE

Today, the Seattle Weekly asked an important question: Should the Ballard Bridge remained closed longer during peak commuting hours? (At least a wee bit longer?)

Well, "asking" might not be the right word. Seattle Weekly writer Ellis…MORE

In a letter sent to area residents and posted online Steve Sheppard with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods requested volunteers to sit on an advisory committee that will recommend whether to grant zoning modifications needed to allow the…MORE

The inactive City LIght substation at 50th SW and SW Dakota Street (4918 SW Dakota) is being surplussed and at the request of the Seattle City Council, City Light is studying the most appropriate disposition for it and 7 other surplus properties…MORE

Information from King County

As many as 25,000 acres of King County’s farms and forests will receive protection from development under an innovative partnership proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike…MORE

"Press Release"

Highline Music4Life™ has issued an urgent public appeal for the donation of flutes and clarinets by adults who no longer need them.

“School is just starting and many more young people than expected are telling us…MORE

Valley View Sewer District recently completed installation of a 9.6 kW (40 panel) solar energy system on its new maintenance garage located at 14816 Military Road South inside the City of Tukwila. An additional 32.4 kW (120 panel) solar energy…MORE

The Ballard Greenway showed a sustained spike after the grand opening celebration on Sept. 7, according to Seattle Neighborhood Greenways.

The day before the event, Sept. 6, had 101 users. The day of saw a predictable explosion in greenway…MORE