Highline public school students have closed the gap in test scores with other students in the state in math for every grade level.
That was among the conclusions presented Sept. 12 to Highline School Board members by the district’s chief…MORE
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BEX levy project is the focus for Sept 24 community meeting
Thu, 09/13/12
The BEX IV Levy whose extensive list of impacts will include the complete replacement of Arbor Heights Elementary School is the subject of a community meeting set for Sept. 24 at Madison Middle School.
In a press release today the school…MORE
UPDATE: Furney’s Nursery in Des Moines hosted AmpleHarvest Seattle Festival, Graham Kerr & Ed Hume
Thu, 09/13/12
UPDATE: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
By Steve Shay
Furney’s Nursery in Des Moines hosted the AmpleHarvest Seattle Festival Sept. 15 to benefit AmpleHarvest.org, a web-based resource that enables home gardeners to donate their excess produce…MORE
Suspect arrested in Tukwila murder
Thu, 09/13/12
Burien resident Asuan Santos-Valdez, 33, has been arrested for the murder of Orlando Soto at a Tukwila motel on Sept. 1.
At 10:28 p.m. on Sept. 1., Soto was shot and killed in the parking lot of a motel in Tukwila. A single suspect was…MORE
UPDATE: Major development proposed for Fauntleroy Way in former Huling Bros. site
Thu, 09/13/12
Update for Sept. 25 The early design review packet for the behemoth residential/retail project in the works at 4755 Fauntleroy Way S.W. is now available online in advance of the early design review meeting (open to the public) on Thursday, Sept.…MORE
One more 7 story building coming to Avalon Way s.w.
Thu, 09/13/12
Another 7 story apartment building is coming, headed to 3078 Avalon Way where development has been seeing a serious uptick recently. The plan is to construct a 7 Story building with underground parking.
The proposal is for 114 residential…MORE
Boys & Girls Club CEO apologizes, answers questions in letter
Thu, 09/13/12
By Calvin Lyons, CEO of Ballard Boys & Girls Club of King County
To the Ballard Boys & Girls Club community:
I am so sorry for any distress that the recent news about Club Director Mark Hendricks transfer to Federal Way has…MORE
People for Puget Sound to cease operations
Thu, 09/13/12
People for Puget Sound, a steadfast voice for the protection of the Sound and Northwest Straights for over two decades, is calling it quits.
PPS Board President William Derry and Executive Director Tom Bancroft shared the news on Sept. 11…MORE
Southbound lane closed on Ballard Bridge today
Thu, 09/13/12
The southbound outside lane will be closed today on the Ballard Bridge as the Seattle Department of Transportation crew continues work on the lighting replacement project.
The closure will start at 9:30 a.m. and will reopen no later than 2…MORE
King County Councilmember Larry Gossett will be keynote speaker at White Center CDA Dinner & Auction, Sept. 21
Thu, 09/13/12
Press release
The Tenth Annual White Center CDA Dinner & Auction will feature Keynote Speaker King County Councilmember Larry Gossett.
This year's dinner & auction will take place on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 6pm-9pm…MORE
