Furahi, a 16-year-old male zebra was euthanized at Woodland Park Zoo today after being found unable to stand and suffering from apparent seizure activity. Zebras can live 20 to 30 years in the wild and up to 40 years in zoos.
The zoo’s…MORE
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Boise parents move to Seattle for 14 year-old son's education
Fri, 03/23/12
The Highline Times recently ran a press release that Aviation High School Senior Drew Hidalgo was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. We then felt compelled to follow up upon learning that, before his college plans were…MORE
WS Blockwatch Captains' meeting on March 27 all about planning a party: Block Watch Captains' Appreciation Day
Fri, 03/23/12
Press release from Deborah Greer, co-chair of WSBCNWS Blockwatch Captains Meeting is Tuesday, 3/27, 6:30-8PM, at the SW Precinct
Agenda: How would you like to see us celebrate Block Watch Captains’ Appreciation Day? We’ve opted to use…MORE
WS Crime Prevention Council: Auto theft and fraud, from low to high-tech
Fri, 03/23/12
Scott Wagner, full time senior special agent for the National Insurance Crime Bureau and part time rodeo clown (seriously, he showed the pictures), swung by the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on March 20 to discuss auto theft,…MORE
Tukwila School Board says it won't be rushed into decision on race complaints against superintendent
Fri, 03/23/12
Tukwila Schools Superintendent Ethelda Burke, who is black, has been the subject of racial discrimination complaints accusing her of allegedly making inappropriate comments.
The Tukwila School Board issued the following statement on…MORE
City of Des Moines and the National League of Cities Bring Free Prescription Discount Card Program to Residents
Fri, 03/23/12
Press release:
April 7th launches a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Through the program -- sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) -- the city is making free…MORE
Burien Police Chief Kimerer & Sgt. McLauchlan urge residents to form block watches
Fri, 03/23/12
Burien Police Chief Scott Kimerer appeared before the Burien City Council March 19 to urge residents to form block watches. While concerns were voiced about recent high-profile crimes in the area, he said block watches were a useful, ongoing tool…MORE
Cub Scouts team up to fight hunger
Fri, 03/23/12
In an effort to increase community participation in serving others, the Western Washington councils of the Boy Scouts of America are teaming up with local residents in the fight against hunger.
On Saturday, March 24th, Cub Scouts from the…MORE
Seattle School Board will interview Superintendent semi-finalists the week of April 9
Fri, 03/23/12
Following the departure of Dr. Susan Enfield as interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools the Seattle School Board began the process of filling that role. School Board President Michael DeBell has issued a letter detailing the progress…MORE
Highline teachers union, Sen. Keiser clash over health care
Fri, 03/23/12
A Senate budget proposal to change the way school employees get health care has pitted Highline’s teacher’s union against a veteran Highline lawmaker who has been a strong supporter of education funding and is a former King County Labor Council…MORE
