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
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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
UPDATE 3:Burien Wednesday customers will get garbage, yard waste pickup on Friday
Wed, 08/01/12
UPDATE: 6:21 p.m. If you are a Burien Wednesday residential customer, Waste Management will collect garbage and yard waste on Friday as part of our recovery services (only garbage and yard waste collection).
Waste Management is working…MORE
Q13 FOX: Some Normandy Park residents concerned about group houses of patients
Wed, 08/01/12
James Lynch with our news partner Q13 FOX News reports a group of homeowners in Normandy Park are "less than thrilled" with a group of homes purchased by a California company that house citizens who are apparently in treatment for mental health…MORE
Des Moines man unicycles from Seattle to Portland in two day STP ride
Wed, 08/01/12
Most of the 10,000 riders who huffed and puffed their way from a UW parking lot by Husky Stadium 202 miles to Portland, Oregon the July 14 to 15 weekend did so on bicycle. But that would be considered a luxury for Des Moines resident, Kevin…MORE
