Seattle’s City Council voted unanimously in December to ban plastic grocery bags, and the plan takes effect on July 1.
Seattle retailers and grocers will be required to stop offering single-use plastic bags on that date, and the city is…MORE
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West Seattle Women in Charge forms to promote women owned business
Fri, 06/22/12
A new women's organization has formed in West Seattle called West Seattle Women in Charge. The idea for the group began at Alki Arts with Diane Venti. After discussing with numerous women business owners in the area, she decided to host a group…MORE
King County releases “Fast Facts” on Barton CSO bioretention swale project ahead of open house (June 23, 24)
Fri, 06/22/12
King County press release ahead of an open house this weekend for Sunrise Heights and Westwood residents (details here)
Fast Facts about BartonAn occasional message to provide project updates and clarify information about King County’s…MORE
Seattle's Space Shuttle trainer loaded on to cargo plane, Super Guppy, in Houston
Fri, 06/22/12
The 24-foot-long crew compartment of the space shuttle full-fuselage trainer, positioned inside a special cradle for travel, was loaded onto a NASA Super Guppy aircraft at Ellington Field near the Johnson Space Center in Houston on this morning…MORE
UPDATE, HOUR DELAY- Seattle's Space Shuttle trainer loaded on to cargo plane, Super Guppy, in Houston
Fri, 06/22/12
UPDATE, SAT. 9am: Museum of flight says to expect one hour delay
The 24-foot-long crew compartment of the space shuttle full-fuselage trainer, positioned inside a special cradle for travel, was loaded onto a NASA Super Guppy aircraft at…MORE
Burien talks annexation with North Highline
Fri, 06/22/12
Around 25 North Highline residents out of a potential 18,000 voters attended the City of Burien’s first informational session about annexation on June 21 in White Center, leading up to a November vote on the issue.
After a brief…MORE
Burien talks annexation directly with North Highline residents
Fri, 06/22/12
Around 25 North Highline residents out of a potential 18,000 voters attended the City of Burien’s first informational session about annexation on June 21 in White Center, leading up to a November vote on the issue.
After a brief…MORE
Kevin McFeely given a champagne send off at The Kenney
Fri, 06/22/12
Kevin McFeely, who for the past nine years has served as President and CEO of The Kenney, adult community was given a champagne toast at a party in his honor on June 21. McFeely is leaving the organization to take another position at a Seattle…MORE
Sonics arena not a slam dunk; Port sees problems
Fri, 06/22/12
Fans who attended the joyous Seattle SuperSonics rally in Pioneer Square June 15 to cheer for the return of their favorite team to the proposed sports arena in SoDo may have thought the deal was a slam-dunk, a win-win for the city. However,…MORE
Two Highline schools recognized for environmental efforts
Fri, 06/22/12
Press release:
Madrona Elementary and Shorewood Elementary have achieved designation as Level Two Green Schools through the King County Green Schools program.
The program has three levels, which involve students and staff in…MORE
