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Fourth of July weekend is full of hustle and bustle, but maybe you’d just like a walk in the park? Ahh, shady trails, quiet conversation and a babbling brook sound pretty nice after the “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting…MORE
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Lakeview in south Burien picked for dog park
Fri, 07/05/13
Burien lawmakers unanimously approved July 1 development of an off-leash dog park at Lakeview Park near Highline Medical Center.
The park, located at 422 S. 160th St., formerly housed an elementary school. The building has been torn down…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Fire at north lake union sparked by stray fireworks
Fri, 07/05/13
North Lake Unions dry dock burst into flames just shy of Seattle's fireworks display Thursday. It is believed stray fireworks are to blame for the damage of fourteen boats. Officials estimate damage around $1.5 million dollars. The blaze was…MORE
UPDATE: Mayor McGinn SW Precinct visit postponed due to Capitol Hill shooting
Thu, 07/04/13
UPDATE Because the Seattle Police Department will be holding a second media briefing on the officer-involved shooting that took place on Capitol Hill on Friday, the original Safe Communities update visit to the SW Precinct will be rescheduled…MORE
Southwest District Council discusses property projects
Thu, 07/04/13
By Simone Alicea
Southwest District Council discusses property projects By Simone Alicea
Tweet: SPS and City Light talk about building projects in West Seattle at SWDC meeting Wednesday. New schools and possible parks on the agenda…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Admiral 4th of July Children's Parade was fabulous fun
Thu, 07/04/13
An estimated more than 1000 people turned out for the 19th annual Admiral 4th of July Children's Parade.
The event started at 44th Ave. SW and Sunset Drive SW and wound through the Admiral neighborhood, ending up at Hamilton Viewpoint Park…MORE
Burien city attorney picked as interim city manager
Wed, 07/03/13
City Attorney Craig Knutson will become Burien’s interim city manager on July 25. The City Council selected Knutson on July 1.
City Manager Mike Martin’s last day on the job will be July 24. He has resigned to become the city administrator…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 7-1-13
Wed, 07/03/13
Compiled by Katie NelsonDeadline 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@robinsonnews.com…MORE
Alki Elementary Principal Chanda Oatis moving to Van Asselt Elementary: Replacement being sought
Wed, 07/03/13
Chanda Oatis, who has been the Principal at Alki Elementary for two years, after time at Denny International Middle School, has been named as Principal at Van Asselt Elementary School beginning in the fall. The announcement came in a letter to…MORE
Aida Fraser-Hammer will be the new Chief Sealth High School Principal
Wed, 07/03/13
Aida Fraser-Hammer has been named as the new incoming Principal for Chief Sealth International High School, replacing the departing Chris Kinsey. She was welcomed to the job with a letter from Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda.…MORE
