NASA and Lockheed Martin Space Systems representatives intrigued the audience of over 100 enthusiasts Tuesday night, Feb. 26, at the Museum of Flight's William M. Allen Theater for a public program about humans landing on the moon, asteroids, and…MORE
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NASA Orion Spacecraft to send astronauts to the moon, asteroids & Mars; Museum of Flight talk promised new heights
Wed, 02/27/13
NASA and Lockheed Martin Space Systems representatives intrigued the audience of over 100 enthusiasts Tuesday night, Feb. 26, at the Museum of Flight's William M. Allen Theater for a public program about humans landing on the moon, asteroids, and…MORE
UPDATE: 'Predictive Policing' comes to West Seattle
Wed, 02/27/13
To supplement a cop’s intuition, the Seattle Police Department is using historical crime data in an attempt to predict where crimes will occur before the criminals even show up.
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced “Predictive Policing”…MORE
Hicklin Lake will get four “Floating Islands” to aid cleanup effort
Wed, 02/27/13
Hicklin Lake, the polluted body of water anchoring Lakewood Park in White Center, finally received good news on Feb. 25 with King County announcing they have secured funding to bring in four “floating islands” that will be used to capture “excess…MORE
Update: White Center Library to be in White Center, not Burien
Wed, 02/27/13
The King County Library System Board of Trustees approved the new White Center library Tuesday night, Feb. 26 by a vote of 4 to 0, and approved locating the new library at a vacant lot on the corner of SW 107th and 14th SW (the preferred site by…MORE
Seattle Public Schools to review MAP testing
Wed, 02/27/13
In early 2013, teachers at Garfield High School boycotted Seattle Public Schools use of MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) standardized testing based on the grounds that it does not accurately assess student progress and is used to evaluate…MORE
Update from Seattle Public Schools on MAP testing
Wed, 02/27/13
Press release from Seattle Public Schools
Here’s an update on the state of assessments at Seattle Public Schools, including Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing and the task force appointed to study assessments District-wide.
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'Spring Pops' West Seattle Community Orchestras Concert & Showcase coming to Chief Sealth on March 5
Wed, 02/27/13
Information from West Seattle Community Orchestras Start your Spring a little early with an evening of Pops played by the West Seattle Community Orchestra’s Debut and Intermediate performers. A talent showcase of individual and ensemble…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 2-25-13
Wed, 02/27/13
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
King County Library System approves new White Center Library and location
Tue, 02/26/13
The King County Library System Board of Trustees approved the new White Center library Tuesday night, Feb. 26 by a vote of 4 to 0, and approved locating the new library at a vacant lot on the corner of SW 107th and 14th SW (the preferred site by…MORE
