Celebratory joints, pipes and bongs packed with marijuana were fired up around Washington State on Dec. 6 with Initiative 502 - allowing for the recreational use of pot for those 21 and older - kicking in.
While it is now perfectly legal…MORE
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Burien council hears presentation on road project cost overruns
Thu, 12/06/12
Burien Public Works director Maiya Andrews briefed lawmakers Dec. 3 on steps the city is taking to prevent cost overruns that have plagued projects along First Avenue South and Ambaum Boulevard Southwest.
“I’ve had big concerns about…MORE
South King Fire & Rescue annual Food & Toy Drive kicks off
Thu, 12/06/12
Press release:
The Annual Community Food and Toy Drive for Des Moines and Federal Way has kicked into high gear.
Firefighters are asking once again for your help and generosity. The need will be more significant this year with the…MORE
Burien woman sentenced to five years in prison for role in drug and money laundering conspiracies
Thu, 12/06/12
Press release:
A Burien woman was sentenced Thursday, Dec. 6 in U.S. District Court in Seattle, to five years in prison and five years of supervised release for four felony counts connected to the laundering of illegal proceeds from the…MORE
It’s time to apply! Bridging the Gap Neighborhood Street Fund deadline is Dec.17
Thu, 12/06/12
Take a look around the neighborhood and if the sidewalks, roads or other traffic infrastructure are in dire need of repair, there may be a solution in the form of an application to the city due on Dec. 17.
As part of the Bridging the Gap…MORE
SPS: Seattle Public Schools community meeting Dec. 11 to outline Short Term Capacity Management plan for 2013-14
Thu, 12/06/12
Seattle Public Schools meeting announcement:
The public is invited to learn about Seattle Public Schools’ latest options for short term capacity management during a community meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the John…MORE
King County shares video of historic same sex marriage license event
Thu, 12/06/12
King County has posted a video of the historic same sex marriage license signing event that took place just after midnight on Dec. 6. The fifteen minute video shows those who were the first to get a license.
The West Seattle Herald's…MORE
EBCA asks for letter-writing support in funding crosswalk
Thu, 12/06/12
If Ballard has it's say, a new crosswalk could appear at the intersection of 14th Ave NW and NW 62nd St. But, first, Ballard has to say something.
On it's website, the East Ballard Community Association has posted a letter writing campaign…MORE
B&O Espresso packing up and headed to Ballard
Thu, 12/06/12
B&O Espresso, a popular, long-time dessert place on Capitol Hill is packing it's bags and moving to Ballard, according to owner Jane Lukatah.
The new location will be on Leary Ave in the Ship Canal building (5404 Leary Avenue NW),…MORE
UPDATE: Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, 55, former Seattle Schools Superintendent, dies; Former Chief Sealth Principal, colleague, John Boyd comments
Wed, 12/05/12
UPDATE Dec. 11 Seattle Public Schools announced a public tribute today for Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson.
"We are writing to let you know that a public tribute for Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14 at…MORE
