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Information from Seattle Parks

This is to let you know that Seattle Parks and Recreation has closed Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St., for the rest of the day because of contamination that could not be contained. In compliance with State…MORE

Press releaseMayor announces support for young immigrants eligible for work visasSeattle City Light to help youth use utility bills to prove residency

Today Mayor McGinn announced new City efforts to support young people eligible for work…MORE

Grumblings about the blistering pace of development in West Seattle and how it is quickly changing the peninsula’s longstanding small town charm have mostly resided in the usual places: online comment sections, coffee shops, bars and backyard…MORE

From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will close to all marine traffic 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 25 to complete last week’s monthly saltwater drain screen structure inspection.

U.S. Navy divers from…MORE

A 2 and 1/2-story house in Frelard went up in flames last night, according to the Seattle Fire Department's Fire Line blog.

At 10:08 p.m., dispatchers at the fire alarm center received the call. When firefighters arrived, the whole house…MORE

The Free Friday night concert series is coming back to Providence Mt. St. Vincent (The Mount) starting Friday, Aug. 2. The first act is singer/songwriter Ian McFeron. In the event of rain he will appear inside the Cafe.

Free popcorn and…MORE

By Simone Alicea

Despite a busy West Seattle weekend, the newly created Friends of Morgan Junction Parks went on with their weeding and mulch party Saturday morning in an effort to encourage people to stop by the pocket park on California…MORE

Information from Seattle Police Department Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Solomon:

Dear Community Friends –

In an effort to keep you informed, and in our constant attempts to reduce future victimization, we want to let you know…MORE

By Katie NelsonHIGHLINE TIMES

In June, King County became the second county in the nation to require unused drug drop-off collections to be funded by pharmaceutical companies. Alameda County near San Francisco led the movement last year…MORE

By Katie NelsonHighline Times

As a prelude to the creation of the long-awaited Highline Heritage Museum, the Highline Historical Society is hosting an exhibit detailing the experiences of local people during the Great Depression.

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