The Salvation Army Northwest Division has announced the appointment of Captains Raymond and Jennifer Erickson-King, to the Seattle White Center Corps located at 9050 16th Avenue SW. Prior to this appointment, the Captains managed the Youth…MORE
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King County Prosecutor’s Office looks back on year with bolstered Gang Unit
Mon, 08/20/12
In 2011, the King County Council approved $1.4 million in grants to help law enforcement agencies battle gang-related violence, illegal trafficking and property crime with a majority of concern focused on South Seattle and South King County,…MORE
Through RainWise program, city combats stormwater pollution
Mon, 08/20/12
By Alysa Hullett, UW News Lab
Last Thursday evening, the Wedgewood Elementary playground was not filled with children, but adults eager to learn how to use their own backyards to mitigate the sewage and toxins that are regularly pumped…MORE
Maple bars remind community of an officer's sacrifice
Mon, 08/20/12
By Christy Wolyniak, contributor
UPDATE 7:05 p.m., Aug. 20: So far the fundraiser has raised $1160.35 in cash donations, which doesn't include credit card, check and direct deposit donations, according to Ryan Barber. The autographed…MORE
SLIDESHOW: No saving face at Burien Pie Joust 2012
Sun, 08/19/12
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At yesterday's 2nd Annual Pie Joust in Burien's Town Square it was hard to tell the jousters from the jesters as grins were garnished with cream in the circus-like atmosphere. While Brooks Stanfield came…MORE
UPDATE 2: Charges filed in shooting outside Bamboo Tavern on Alki
Sun, 08/19/12
Update for Aug. 25 Michael Helmer, 27 of Kent, was charged with fourth degree assault on Aug. 22 for allegedly pulling out a 9mm handgun and shooting - striking one victim - after a fight broke out in front of the Bamboo Tavern on Aug. 19,…MORE
Settlement reached in Beach Drive landslide lawsuit
Sat, 08/18/12
An ordeal reaching back to 2007 has come to an end as the City Attorney's Office reached an agreement with a Beach Drive resident and his insurance company to pay for the repairs necessary to shore up a hillside and stop the threat of landslides…MORE
Speeding camera and van planned for West Seattle school zones
Sat, 08/18/12
Speeders beware: The Seattle Police Department announced plans to install a fixed school speed zone camera on Fauntleroy next to Gatewood Elementary School and to start parking their speed van near Our Lady of Guadalupe on the 7100 block of 35th…MORE
King County says they’ll pilot a floating island at Hicklin Lake in White Center
Sat, 08/18/12
Friends of Hicklin Lake have been talking with King County politicians and scientists for months about having five floating islands installed at the heavily polluted body of water that, decades ago, used to be a favorite swimming hole for White…MORE
HealthPoint Clinic breaks ground 26401 Pacific Highway S., Des Moines; Will remove burden from ER visits
Fri, 08/17/12
HealthPoint Community Health Care broke ground on its fourteenth clinic Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 26401 Pacific Highway S., Des Moines. Joining HealthPoint CEO Thomas Trompeter were Des Moines Mayor Dave Kaplan, Des Moines Police Chief George…MORE
