Saturday, April 28 was a big day in White Center as Starbucks, in collaboration with SeattleWorks hosted a service project as part of its second annual Global Month of Service. Eight teams of people from an estimated 150 who volunteered spread…MORE
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SeaTac based Genesis Project offers hope to young girls caught in area sex-trafficking
Fri, 04/27/12
The Genesis Project was formed to offer hope for a new life to young women and girls involved in Domestic Minor Sex-Trafficking (DMST) in the South King County area.
A team of SeaTac-based police detectives and staff are transforming vice…MORE
Denny International Middle School music video released 'MSP in the Morning'
Fri, 04/27/12
Denny International Middle School has produced a homegrown music video, now available on YouTube produced by "volunteer producer" Will Braden and features Principal Jeff Clark, and as listed, "Ms. Shculte, Mr. Burton, Mr. Watts, Mr. Higuchi, Mr…MORE
Des Moines officer honored as crew chief
Fri, 04/27/12
Dave Bell is guilty as charged for moonlighting. He works three 12-hour days on and three days off as master sergeant for the Des Moines police department, and on nights, off days and vacation days he doubles as a crew chief for the U-17 Miss Red…MORE
Former Fire Station 37 will be sold by next week
Fri, 04/27/12
Former Fire Station 37 at 7300 35th s.w., left behind when the City built a more modern structure two blocks to the south 2 years ago will be sold by next week according to the real estate firm handling the listing.
Colliers…MORE
Loophole to close on bargain roll-your-own cigarette machine vending
Fri, 04/27/12
While many cigarette smokers will always buy their favorite brand by the box or carton at the convenience store no matter how high the price, some have recently switched to bargain do-it-yourself machines stationed in certain smoke shops to save…MORE
Providence Mount St. Vincent expands transitional care threefold
Fri, 04/27/12
Known at “The Mount,” Providence Mount St. Vincent finalized a significant expansion of their transitional care unit from 20 to just under 60 beds during the week of April 23, according to Mount spokeswoman Molly Swain.
The Mount provides…MORE
Burien lawmakers to consider placing Kids/Cops Initiative on ballot after survey shows voter support
Fri, 04/27/12
Burien lawmakers are expected to vote in May on placing a “Kids and Cops” initiative on the Burien election ballot.
As proposed by City Manager Mike Martin the six-year initiative would go to fund a surge in Burien police officers and…MORE
UPDATE: Junction resident helps impoverished communities in India battle eye disease
Fri, 04/27/12
Update for June 26 West Seattle resident Emily Neely is wrapping up her humanitarian stint in India, providing eye care to residents without prior access.
Here is Emily's report from June 19:
I am finishing up my final days here at…MORE
Ballard Bridge maintenance progresses, northbound lane closures continue
Fri, 04/27/12
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reports that the third and final weekend closure of the Ballard Bridge, scheduled for April 28-29, will no longer be necessary. Crews were able to take advantage of the good weather last weekend and…MORE
