Press release:
Earlier this week, the House Democratic Caucus announced its committee structure for the upcoming session. State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien, 34th District) will continue to serve as vice-chair of the House Local…MORE
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Inside the Urban Rest Stop
Thu, 12/13/12
By Elizabeth Wang
For over 11 years, the Urban Rest Stop in downtown Seattle has been providing homeless and low-income individuals with warm showers, clean washrooms, and laundry facilities at no cost.
Striving to make a difference…MORE
Mayor announces study on economic impacts of potential coal trains
Wed, 12/12/12
Mayor Mike McGinn is on the offensive against coal again.
Earlier today, he announced that the City of Seattle will soon commission a study on the local economic impacts that would result from extra trains should a proposed coal export…MORE
SeaTac moves ahead with fire department consolidation with Kent
Wed, 12/12/12
SeaTac lawmakers gave approval Dec. 11 to going ahead with plans to consolidate the city’s fire department with the Kent Fire District Authority.
The consolidation would be similar to the city’s contracting with the King County Sheriff’s…MORE
Police investigating rifle-firing joyriders in Highland Park
Wed, 12/12/12
Seattle Police are investigating "some jerk" who fired nine rifle rounds into the air in Highland Park around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 11.
Here are the details from Jonah Spangenthal-Lee with SPD:
Some jerk with a rifle gave neighbors in…MORE
Highline Public Schools conservation efforts paying off
Wed, 12/12/12
Press release:
Highline Public Schools set a goal to save $300,000 on utility costs during the 2011-2012 school year.
Thanks to staff and student efforts, savings, at $367,000, exceeded the goal. The amount saved represents 7…MORE
Fitzgibbon reappointed to vice-chair role, elected to caucus leadership post
Wed, 12/12/12
Press release:
Earlier this week, the House Democratic Caucus announced its committee structure for the upcoming session. State Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) will continue to serve as vice-chair of the House Local Government…MORE
Letter--Don’t forget arts and humanities
Wed, 12/12/12
As a longtime local resident, voter, and taxpayer, I was delighted to hear the news that a local coalition of South King County school districts --including Highline -- has won full funding in a bid for Race to the Top federal grant money. This…MORE
Bittner Flute Awarded to Highline 9th Grader
Wed, 12/12/12
Press release:
The 2012 Bittner Flute has been awarded to Catalina Corvalan Frugone, a 9th grader at Global Connections High School and the daughter of Alfredo Corvalan and Karen Frugone in SeaTac. The award recognizes exceptional talent…MORE
Update: Plum Plex Productions prepares for continued growth in city of SeaTac
Wed, 12/12/12
Press release:
Plum Plex Productions LLC, a local light manufacturer, recently established their business and operations in the city of SeaTac and have announced plans for future growth. Currently located on South 192nd Street, Plum Plex…MORE
