More than $1.6 million in investments to Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations through the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ Civic Partners program was announced today by Mayor Mike McGinn. The program will provide…MORE
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REMINDER: Neighbor Appreciation Day this Saturday Feb. 11 offers lots of events
Tue, 02/07/12
The 18th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday Feb. 11 is a day for the City of Seattle to reach out to neighbors and express thanks to everyone who makes our neighborhoods great. Community organizations and residents across Seattle are…MORE
Current demographics and population trends in Ballard, transit, Climate Action Plan, and more on agenda for this month's Ballard District Council Meeting
Tue, 02/07/12
The Ballard District Council is convening for its monthly meeting tonight and topics on the agenda for the evening include a report on the current demographics and population trends in Ballard, transit, Seattle's Climate Action Plan, and more.…MORE
Amanda Knox attorney is appealing her slander conviction in Italy
Tue, 02/07/12
According to a family spokesman for Amanda Knox, and multiple media reports an appeal has been filed in Italy against her conviction for slander. Knox was freed last October when an Italian court overturned her conviction for murder in the death…MORE
Foster cats available for adoption at Sunset Hill Community Association
Tue, 02/07/12
As part of its ongoing outreach efforts to find suitable permanent homes for foster animals, the Seattle Animal Shelter will host a cat adoptathon at the Sunset Hill Community Association on Saturday, Feb. 11.
“With our monthly…MORE
Ballard Lions Club to provide free vision and hearing screenings at Viewlands Elementary on Monday
Tue, 02/07/12
On Monday, Feb 13, the Lions Health Screening Van will be screening 200 students for hearing and sight at the Viewlands Elementary.
Sponsored by the Ballard Lions Club, these screenings are available free of charge.
Staffed by…MORE
Recent hit Sundance movie partially filmed in Burien
Tue, 02/07/12
Back when they were filming the Highline and Evergreen High football teams in Burien, the makers of the movie “Safety Not Guaranteed” were concerned about pointing out an unauthorized Highline Times photographer taking pictures.
Now they…MORE
Global orphan rescue action starts in Burien
Tue, 02/07/12
Taking action globally sometimes starts locally. From their Burien office at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, Tim and Rebecca Pratt operate Orphan Relief & Rescue. Since they founded the organization in 2007, they have improved and often…MORE
Guess who’s coming to lunch? Highline healthy eating programs honored at four elementaries
Tue, 02/07/12
USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon and Regional Administrator Allen Ng visited Madrona Elementary School Monday, Feb. 6 to recognize four Highline schools for their efforts to promote good nutrition and active lifestyles among students.
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Dirt alert for Burien’s Dottie Harper Park
Tue, 02/07/12
Visitors to Dottie Harper Park in Burien may be seeing some signs around the park this spring that alarm them.
The Burien Parks Department and the state Department of Ecology (DOE) are posting “dirt alert’ signs for a few small areas of…MORE
