Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn spent part of Feb. 14 updating his city on progress they have made with SPD 20/20 Initiative, a 20-part plan to improve officer training, transparency, public trust and policing tactics over 20 months.
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Seattle school levies passing convincingly
Thu, 02/14/13
Results are coming in from the Feb. 12 special election on two Seattle Public Schools levies and the people have spoken, making it clear the vast majority are willing to pay more in property taxes to support education.
Voters casted…MORE
SLIDESHOW: UPDATE 3 - Boat recovery delayed until next week
Thu, 02/14/13
By David Rosen and Patrick Robinson
*Update Sat Feb 16 5:20 pm
The salvage crew just finished taking down the mast of the trimaran making it safer to the residents who live at Harbor West Condominiums. The crew was hired by the Home…MORE
SeaTac Police Chief Graddon retires April; Has heavy heart for Green River Killer's victims, families
Wed, 02/13/13
After working 39 years in law enforcement, lifelong Seahurst/Burien resident James G. Graddon, SeaTac Chief of Police, has chosen to retire this April. He began his career in law enforcement just three months after graduating Kennedy High School…MORE
McGinn says West Seattle surveillance cameras won't be turned on till privacy concerns are addressed
Wed, 02/13/13
The surveillance cameras installed on the West Seattle waterfront are not currently operating and won't be turned on until the public has weighed in. In an interview with the West Seattle Herald's news partner Q13 Fox News the Mayor spoke one on…MORE
Richard Jahn, veteran firefighter & artist, shows work at Burien Community Center
Wed, 02/13/13
The City of Burien Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services presents the works of artist Richard Jahn at the Burien Community Center lobby through the end of March.
In his statement he writes, "My earliest love of art came from looking at…MORE
Van plows into Tukwila Family Fun Center; Unsuccessfully targets cash machine
Wed, 02/13/13
A van was driven through the front entrance of the Family Fun Center, just northeast of Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, at about 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. The collision twisted metal, scraped walls and broke glass as the driver continued to the…MORE
Rep. Eileen Cody receives AMA’s highest honor
Wed, 02/13/13
press release Representative Eileen Cody received the American Medical Association’s Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Public Service by a State Legislator last night in Washington, D.C.
The Davis Award is the AMA’s highest honor for government…MORE
Metro announced schedule changes for President's Day holiday
Wed, 02/13/13
Metro press release On Presidents Day – Monday, Feb. 18 – King County Metro Transit will operate a regular weekday schedule with some trips canceled because the University of Washington is not in session. Peak fares will not be charged. The King…MORE
Canyonization continues with another 6-7 story complex proposed near Fauntleroy Triangle
Wed, 02/13/13
As reported by the Daily Journal of Commerce (a preview of their story can be seen here), it appears another sizeable mixed-use apartment/retail project is on the horizon in West Seattle, and this one will be right next door to the peninsula’s…MORE
