Mayor Mike McGinn, Police Chief John Diaz and Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Sanford today announced a package of new reform initiatives for the Seattle Police Department, with the goal of supporting a just and effective police force.
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King County Sheriff's office offers details on White Center assault last week
Thu, 04/05/12
Sergeant Cindi West King County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer provided the following explanation surrounding an assault that took place on March 31 in White Center:
"The incident was reported to us around 1100pm on the 31st…MORE
Gifts and certificates put a cap on Healthy Foods Here Program
Thu, 04/05/12
The Healthy Foods Here Program in White Center sponsored by King County Public Health, the City of Seattle and funded by federal stimulus dollars was capped off this week with the award of framed certificates to local produce merchants by the…MORE
Westbound Spokane Street Viaduct closure extended one day
Thu, 04/05/12
press release: The westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct between I-5 and SR 99 were closed Monday through Wednesday nights this week, and now they will also be closed tonight (Thursday), from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. This…MORE
UPDATE: Semi-truck rollover on I-5 now cleared
Thu, 04/05/12
Update 6:00 pm Accident is now cleared
Original post A semi truck overturned on Southbound I-5 on Thursday afternoon blocking all mainline lanes. Crews rushed to the scene and Seattle Fire Department rescue personnel extricated the driver…MORE
Construction of transit improvements begins on NW Market Street
Thu, 04/05/12
By Anne Marije-Rook
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will begin making street improvements for buses in the Ballard area beginning Monday, April 9. Work will begin on N.W. Market Street at 28th Avenue N.W. and at 11th…MORE
The Production Shop attracts film crews, fundraisers
Thu, 04/05/12
Th Production Shop, a tidy, 4,877 square foot, two-story warehouse north of Olde Burien, is now renting its cavernous space to film crews, foundations, and fun-seekers. Its property owner is Fremont resident Jeff Taylor, 43, who spends more and…MORE
Highline Establishes New College Scholarships for Scholar-Athletes
Thu, 04/05/12
Press release:
The Highline Public Schools Department of Athletics is partnering with the Highline Schools Foundation to recognize outstanding scholar-athletes, coaches, and community contributors in Highline.
College scholarships…MORE
Last day of school at Seattle Public Schools finalized: Friday, June 22
Thu, 04/05/12
press release: The Seattle School Board on Wednesday decided to extend the school year by two days to make up for January’s inclement weather.
The last day of school will be Friday, June 22. Seattle students lost three days of school in…MORE
Robbery, assault at West Seattle store, suspect arrested
Thu, 04/05/12
Posted by Detective Mark Jamieson on the Seattle Police Blotter
On April 4th, at approximately 8:30 pm, Southwest Precinct officers responded to a report of a theft/shoplift in progress at the Safeway store in 2400 Block of California…MORE
