Eleven flowering plum trees (Prunus mume) are starting to bloom in the Welcome Garden, along the pathway to the Chinese Garden. One of China’s most beloved plants, Mei hua (梅花) has long inspired Chinese poets, painters, and gardeners for its…MORE
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Five-year-old Burien boy accepted into Mensa
Fri, 03/15/13
The latest Mensa member is a five-year old boy from the Gregory Heights neighborhood of Burien.
Wikipedia notes, “Mensa is the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. It is a non-profit organization open to people who score at the…MORE
Commenting on WestSeattleHerald.com just got a lot better
Fri, 03/15/13
The West Seattle Herald and all the Robinson Newspapers (Highline Times/Des Moines News/SeaTac News, and Ballard News-Tribune) utilize an advanced commenting system called DISQUS that is found on many major websites around the world.
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Delridge Produce Co-op is now Delridge Grocery and is seeking new members
Fri, 03/15/13
Delridge Produce Cooperative, the group that's been pushing to get some relief for the "food desert" along Delridge Way SW is changing their name as they move closer to creating a physical location. They are now the Delridge Grocery. In a note to…MORE
“Poverty is not a learning disability”: Enfield’s plan for the future of Highline Schools
Fri, 03/15/13
When Susan Enfield took the job as Highline School District’s new superintendent in 2012, she started reaching out to staff and community to get a feel for the culture she was now charged with guiding into the future.
“One of the things I…MORE
“Poverty is not a learning disability”: Enfield’s plan for the future of Highline Schools
Fri, 03/15/13
When Susan Enfield took the job as Highline School District’s new superintendent in 2012, she started reaching out to staff and community to get a feel for the culture she was now charged with guiding into the future.
“One of the things I…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Supporters applaud KC Exec. Dow Constantine at his re-election campaign kickoff
Fri, 03/15/13
King County Executive and West Seattle resident Dow Constantine kicked off his 2013 re-election campaign Thursday night, March 14, at the Hall of Fauntleroy in West Seattle.
Introducing him were King County Councilmembers Larry Gossett,…MORE
Seattle Public Schools strategic plan will be the topic of public meetings; Here on April 2 at Sealth High School
Fri, 03/15/13
Seattle Public Schools will host a series of five community meetings sharing information and seeking comments about updating the District’s current Strategic Plan, Excellence for All.
Public input will be considered in making an updated…MORE
Community members, architects discuss new Genesee Hill elementary school
Thu, 03/14/13
By Gwen Davis
Parents and community members gathered at a Community Conversation on Thursday evening the 14th to discuss the proposed site for a new elementary school on Genesee Hill.
“Schmitz Park Elementary was one of the schools…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Supporters applaud KC Exec. Dow Constantine at his re-election campaign kickoff
Thu, 03/14/13
King County Executive and West Seattle resident Dow Constantine kicked off his 2013 re-election campaign Thursday night, March 14, at the Hall of Fauntleroy in West Seattle.
Introducing him were King County Councilmembers Larry Gossett,…MORE
