Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda announced the promotion of Lafayette Elementary School Principal Shauna Heath to a new role for the school district. She will take on the job of Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction…MORE
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New Futures students get scientific thanks to the after-school ESC program
Thu, 12/20/12
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Derby Races with a Science Twist
December 19th- A block of wood, four wheels, weights, and an hour of scientific enjoyment. Students from the social service organization, New Futures, worked with their science…MORE
Corbray, local medical marijuana entrepreneur, given federal sentence
Thu, 12/20/12
Brionne Corbray - West Seattle resident, family man and medical marijuana dispensary owner on California Ave S.W. and in White Center – was sentenced to five years probation and a $25,000 fine for federal drug trafficking charges on Dec. 19,…MORE
"Extraordinary Women of Highline" exhibit features 15 accomplished residents who made history
Wed, 12/19/12
According to the "Extrarordinary Women of Highline" display now at the Burien Community Center through Jan. 31, "The Highline area has been home to many incredible women since the settlement if the Washington Territory in the 1800's. Dentists and…MORE
Ruth Durham, 92, passes; She left Norway for Normandy Park, but Norway remained with her
Wed, 12/19/12
In 1920 a future Normandy Park resident was born among the scenic fjords of Halsa, Norway. Ruth Durham, a professional dietician, would arrive here in 1957 to continue her practice at Virginia Mason, Firland Sanatorium and the Norse Home, where…MORE
Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton resigns to begin as 36th Leg. Dist. Rep; Successor sought
Wed, 12/19/12
Port of Seattle Press Release:
The Port of Seattle Commission announced at their last meeting the outlines of the process and the timing for identifying and appointing a successor to fill the vacancy on the Port Commission created when…MORE
Marine Science and Technology Center in Redondo Beach, sea creatures, survive storm; Staff thanks volunteers
Wed, 12/19/12
The Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center, the marine laboratory for Highline Community College, located four miles south of campus at Redondo Beach, experienced exterior damage during the Sunday night, Monday morning Puget Sound storm (Dec…MORE
Global Connections teacher honored as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom
Wed, 12/19/12
Highline Public Schools press release:
Lyn Nelthropp, a music instructor at Global Connections High School, has been selected as a Symetra Hero in the Classroom.
Nelthropp was nominated for the honor by a former student.
“Ms…MORE
Meeting with the Mayor turns the Des Moines theater project around
Tue, 12/18/12
The Des Moines Theater story took another turn on Monday Dec. 17 as a result of a formal meeting request made by Mayor Dave Kaplan. The building owners, Tom Lin and Isaiah Dummer came to the offices of the City of Des Moines to talk about why…MORE
Cpt. Steve Paulsen transferred to South Precinct; Cpt. Joe Kessler returning to West Seattle
Tue, 12/18/12
Captain Steve Paulsen, who has been the Southwest Precinct Commander for the Seattle Police Department shared the news today that he is being transferred to the South Precinct, effective January 2. Paulsen has been in the job here since 2010.…MORE
