By Elizabeth Wang, Intern
For years, long-time Ballard local, Frank Shields, has volunteered his construction expertise and his Saturdays to create public parks, expand P-Patches, and even build a skate park in his neighborhood.
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SR 99 tunnel construction brings big changes to Seattle’s downtown waterfront
Mon, 04/30/12
Here's the latest update regarding the big Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99 project from the Washington State Department of Transportation:
It’s not yet time for the downtown waterfront’s big makeover, but it is make-room time for the State…MORE
Bus riders beware: transit delays expected in downtown Seattle on Tuesday afternoon
Mon, 04/30/12
All traffic, including transit, in downtown Seattle will likely be delayed during the Tuesday afternoon commute and into the evening due to a May Day march and other activities.
Bus riders should be prepared for transit service delays –…MORE
Highline HS Graduate Honored
Mon, 04/30/12
Thang Nguyen graduated from Highline High School in 2009 as a member of the school's first AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. AVID is a college preparatory class for those who will be the first in their family to attend…MORE
High School's AVID classes are continuing to partner with Seahurst Park’s Environmental Science Center.
Mon, 04/30/12
In March AVID students served as interpreters for Spanish-speaking families who were hosted by the ESC and the Seattle Aquarium for a free family night.
During the month of April students helped collate guidebooks for elementary school…MORE
UPDATE: Donate until midnight tonight- VIRTUAL CASH MOB BURIEN FOR GIVEBIG ON WEDNESDAY
Mon, 04/30/12
UPDATE, WED. 6:00 p.m.
You can still donate until midnight tonight, Wednesday, online, for the GiveBIG 2012 event. Check out their webpage of participating organizations here.
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Tukwila power outage expected to end about 5 p.m.
Mon, 04/30/12
Press release:
Seattle City Light repair crews responded to a power outage affecting about 3,800 homes and businesses in the Rainier Valley, Tukwila area Monday afternoon.
The outage started about 3:40 p.m. The cause was not…MORE
SLIDESHOW: White Center Spring Clean event cleans, paints and revitalizes the community
Mon, 04/30/12
Update for May 19 From 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on May 19 throngs of White Center citizens joined with politicians, law enforcement and the who's who of community involvement to revitalize the neighborhoods of North Highline as part of the 9th Annual…MORE
UPDATE: White Center Spring Gala and Auction proceeds will support July Jubilee Days
Mon, 04/30/12
UPDATE May 5:
The Jubilee Days Fundraiser procurement team has acquired two new items for Saturday’s event.
A signed Edgar Marinez baseball and a beautiful piece of art glass from Chihuly Studios
Original post: The White…MORE
Registration opens for SW Precinct Blockwatch Captain Appreciation Party
Mon, 04/30/12
The word is out from the West Seattle Blockwatch Captains' Network that registration is open for their appreciation party on on June 22.
Here are the details from WSBCN:
FREE for Blockwatch Captains in SW Precinct Dinner buffet,…MORE
