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
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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
UPDATE: Fire drives 6 from home on 35th; Caused by electrical cord
Tue, 02/26/13
UPDATE 10:45pm
The Seattle Fire Department has released the cause of a fire in the 8600 block of 35th SW on Tuesday night. The triplex basement fire was "caused by overheated electrical cord. Damage estimate is $125k to structure $25k to…MORE
Police looking for Ballard Bank Robber
Tue, 02/26/13
From Seattle Police Department Blotter:
Police are searching Ballard for a man who robbed a bank at gunpoint Tuesday evening.
Just before 6:30 pm, the man walked into the People’s Bank on NW 56th Street and 24th Ave NW, brandished a…MORE
Reminder: Inspection and a run will close sections of SR 99 this weekend
Tue, 02/26/13
WSDOT press release Drivers make way for safety inspections and chocolate on State Route 99 this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct this Saturday and Sunday, March 2-3 for its…MORE
Safety improvement to be installed at Morgan Junction intersection
Tue, 02/26/13
SDOT press release The Seattle Department of Transportation in conjunction with King County Metro Transit will install a safety curb on Fauntleroy Way Southwest just west of California Avenue Southwest. The work will begin Thursday, Feb. 28, and…MORE
