Carmela Dellino, the current SPS Executive Director of Schools for the Southwest Region (covering West Seattle), is leaving her job for another position with the City of Seattle, according to a letter she sent to staff shared by Teresa Wippel…MORE
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The Totally True and Almost Accurate Adventures of Pinocchio set to play in Burien park
Mon, 07/15/13
Press release:
August 3 & 4, 2-3 PM Lake Burien School Park, SW 148th and 16th Ave SW
When a historic Italian theater troupe attempts to tell the most perfect tale of Pinocchio, they're dismayed to discover their lead actor has…MORE
Suit filed to block SeaTac initiative from appearing on Nov. ballot
Mon, 07/15/13
Alaska Airlines and the Washington Restaurant Association have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the SeaTac City Council from sending the airport workers minimum-wage Initiative to voters later this fall.
The lawsuit from Alaska Airlines…MORE
Three candidates vie for empty school board seat
Mon, 07/15/13
With Michael DeBell stepping down and not seeking reelection, there are now three newcomers vying for the School Board Director Position No. 4 in Seattle School District No. 1, representing Ballard Queen Anne and Magnolia. Primary Election…MORE
Ballard gets an Australian visitor
Mon, 07/15/13
Last week, the Ballard District Council had an exotic visitor: an urban planner from Australia who goes by the name of Andy Marlow.
Marlow was in town to glean ideas that might improve his own home city, Sydney. Marlow said the city is…MORE
On the Go Week of 7-15-13
Mon, 07/15/13
West Seattle Grand Parade July 20 11:00 am The West Seattle Grand Parade has been hosted by the West Seattle American Legion Post 160 since 1935 and is one of the oldest and most beloved community events in the Seattle area. The West Seattle…MORE
Homestreet Bank purchasing AmericanWest branch in West Seattle
Fri, 07/12/13
Seattle-based Homestreet Bank announced plans to acquire the AmericanWest Bank branch at 4022 S.W. Alaska St. (formerly Viking Bank) on July 9.
According to Lacie Peterson with Homestreet, “The transaction is subject to regulatory approval…MORE
Fresh Bucks program to continue at West Seattle Farmers Market and High Point Farm Stand
Fri, 07/12/13
After a successful pilot run in 2012, the City of Seattle announced their Fresh Bucks program – encouraging food stamp recipients to shop at farmers’ markets throughout the city – will continue through October of 2013.
With the program,…MORE
Meeting on the remake of Arbor Heights Elementary set for August
Fri, 07/12/13
Information from Seattle Public Schools
Seattle Public Schools to host a community meeting on Arbor Heights Elementary School BEX IV Project Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. Location: Arbor Heights Elementary School,…MORE
Chief Sealth Athletic Director Sam Reed leaving for Tacoma job
Fri, 07/12/13
Chief Sealth Athletic Director Sam Reed is leaving his post for a position in the Tacoma School District. In January of this year, Reed was named Washinton Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) District 2 Athletic Director of the year.…MORE
