Announced recently by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Interim Police Chief Jim Pugel, the Seattle Police Department was awarded a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Justice Department as part of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS…MORE
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UPDATE: White Center's Jack Thompson joins first Polynesian Football HOF class
Mon, 09/30/13
White Center's football great Jack Thompson was named to the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 on Oct. 9.
Thompson, who played quarterback at Evergreen, Washington State and for the Bengals and Buccaneers in the NFL, joins…MORE
Experts will update congress on Amanda Knox case Oct. 2
Mon, 09/30/13
With the retrial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito now underway in Italian court, local experts hope to provide more background and insight into their case.
A panel of experts will address congressional members and staff on the third…MORE
72-foot tugboat sinks by Ballard Bridge
Mon, 09/30/13
Update, Oct. 2
The owners of the boat, Bill Soderberg and Julie Tallino, are trying to save their tugboat, which is also their home, according to a fundraiser website created to gather support.
Yesterday, the Foss 300, a giant…MORE
Rotary Club wine and chocolate fundraiser on Oct. 11 to help kids enjoy Christmas
Mon, 09/30/13
Rotary Club of West Seattle press release:
ROTARY CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE CELEBRATES ITS 3RD WINE & CHOCOLATE GALA AUCTION
We are throwing a PARTY. It’s time for our annual Premium Wine and Chocolate Gala.
West Seattle…MORE
Transitional Resources presents An Evening of Inspiration Oct. 3
Mon, 09/30/13
Men and women living with mental illness need help to lead more meaningful lives. Transitional Resources is to make that possible through recovery oriented mental health services, permanent affordable housing and by seeking opportunities for…MORE
New microhousing development frustrates neighbors
Mon, 09/30/13
Who’s going to live there? Where’s all the traffic going to go? Where are people going to park?
These are all concerns that are being brought up over a controversial new development at 1715 NW 58th St.
The building, which one could…MORE
On the Go - Week of 9-30-13
Mon, 09/30/13
SUBMIT YOUR NON PROFIT EVENT FOR INCLUSION HERE: Calendar@robinsonnews.comThe Southwest Seattle Historical Society Presents “Words, Writers & West Seattle Barnes & Noble, Westwood Village 2600 S.W. Barton St. First Friday of each month,…MORE
Big drawspan leaf will be installed on South Park Bridge Oct. 4
Sat, 09/28/13
Information from King County On Friday, Oct. 4, a big derrick barge will mobilize at the construction site with the "Boeing side" drawspan leaf on the barge.
The schedule at this point is:
At 12 pm, the barge will be located and…MORE
UPDATE: High wind watch alert issued by National Weather Service
Sat, 09/28/13
UPDATE 1:00pm Sept. 29 ...POWERFUL AND DAMAGING WINDSTORM TO AFFECT PARTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TONIGHT...
.EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS TAKING PLACE WITH A LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS EVENING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FAR…MORE
