It's that time of year again: next Tuesday is Night Out, the Seattle Police Department-sponsored street parties which take place in neighborhoods all over Seattle.
Seem like a paradox? Not so. The popular community event is not just meant…MORE
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Only 9 days left to fund Ballard(ish)-based comedy web series
Thu, 08/02/12
There are only nine days left for the Kickstarter campaign to fund a local comedy web series, "Locally Grown TV." (The campaign's website can be found here.)
The Ballard News-Tribune reported on the campaign last month. The show, which…MORE
Des Moines going Caribbean on Aug. 15
Thu, 08/02/12
Press release:
Our Waterland community is planning a celebration!
Hosted by the Des Moines Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Department, bring your family and friends out for summer fun on Wednesday, August 15, 5-8:30pm at Des…MORE
Coffee With The Candidates: Ryan Gabriel Promises To Bring “Fiscal Sanity” to Olympia
Thu, 08/02/12
The primary race for the open 36th Legislative District seat features five Democrats, one Progressive, and one Republican -- Ryan Gabriel. Despite sometimes being overlooked in a crowded field of challengers, Gabriel is running to represent the…MORE
SeaTac and Tukwila keep King County animal control
Wed, 08/01/12
Press release:
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Wednesday, Aug. 1 thanked the elected leaders of 25 local cities for their continued partnership, as he signed a series of interlocal agreements that keeps the regional model for…MORE
Ropes Challenge Course at Camp Long begins 2nd phase of construction
Wed, 08/01/12
While a ropes and zip line course for Lincoln Park was recently met with outrage, the "Hub and Spoke" component of the Camp Long Challenge Course at Camp Long that was opened Sept. 24, 2011 is about to begin construction Seattle Parks announced…MORE
Tobacco Quitline back online after budget is restored
Wed, 08/01/12
Good news for Washington adults looking to kick the tobacco habit once and for all. According to the Washington State Department of Health, funding has been restored to make the state’s Tobacco Quitline available to all residents once again.…MORE
Mayor asks for public help in holding Waste Management accountable for missed garbage pickups
Wed, 08/01/12
On Aug. 1 (one week after the strikes began), Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn issued a statement that the city will “begin assessing possible fines to be imposed on Waste Management for non-collection of garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste,…MORE
SLIDESHOW UPDATE: Alki outrigger race Da Grind to Blake Island returns
Wed, 08/01/12
SLIDESHOW UPDATE & story:: SATURDAY 9:15 P.M. Click on photo for more
Melissa Swanson is the new President of Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club, the host of this annual race.
"I did a lot of leg work to get people down here," she…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Garden expansion at Denny/Sealth school brings out the sports stars
Wed, 08/01/12
It came as a total surprise to Chief Sealth International student Sahro Fidow when an impressive roster of professional Seattle athletes showed up to help her and fellow Garden Club members expand their garden for the upcoming school year on Aug…MORE
