press release: Fifteen of the region’s top chefs will participate in South’s 2012 Gifts from the Earth gala, the annual event that celebrates the hospitality industry and raises funds for college programs and student scholarships. The singular…MORE
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West Seattle residential burglaries way up ... and then way down since Thanksgiving
Tue, 12/20/11
The weekly West Seattle Herald Police Blotter includes a list of residential burglaries that occurred over the prior week, and our most recent column showed a significant drop since Thanksgiving.
There were 24 reported burglaries the week…MORE
A light in the darkness: Women in Black host Solstice Vigil in recognition of the 23 homeless people who died in 2011
Tue, 12/20/11
On Wednesday evening, when Winter Solstice brings us the longest night of the year, WHEEL and the Church of Mary Magdalene will host a vigil to remember all the homeless people who died outside or by violence this past year.
The vigils…MORE
Emergency Cardiac Care at Swedish Ballard recognized by the Washington State Department of Health
Tue, 12/20/11
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) had certified Swedish Ballard along with three other Swedish campuses to provide emergency cardiac care services to patients throughout the Puget Sound region.
Swedish/Cherry Hill and…MORE
SeaTac Airport honored for environmental projects
Tue, 12/20/11
Press release
Airports Council International-North America has honored Seattle-Tac Airport, along with Portland and Spokane Airports, with the Environmental Achievement Award for Special/Innovative Projects for their work with the…MORE
Sound Transit board chooses Patterson as vice chair
Tue, 12/20/11
Press release
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has unanimously elected new leaders for the next two years, including longtime board and King County Council member Julia Patterson as vice chair.
“Sound Transit’s challenges are…MORE
Burien Walk-n-Talk uncovers hidden park gem
Tue, 12/20/11
Mother Nature seems to endorse Burien’s monthly Walk-n-Talks. Brisk temperatures, but beautiful weather formed the backdrop for the fifth Walk-n-Talk on Dec. 3.
The Walk-n-Talk events launched in August with a new walking route each time.…MORE
Tukwila teacher active in Occupy movement
Tue, 12/20/11
By Gwen Davis
Last month, more than 1,000 workers, unemployed people, students, retirees and faith leaders rallied together at the Montlake Bridge as part of the “National Day of Action for the 99%,” hosted by Working Washington.
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On the go week of 12-19-11
Tue, 12/20/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave. S.W. 206 9377169 We're counting down to the holidays and all Christmas clothing, decor and decoratoins are 75% off through Saturday, December 31st. All items with pink tags are $1.00 through the end of the year…MORE
Highline Schools foundation gives over $31,000 in grants
Tue, 12/20/11
Press release
The Highline Schools Foundation has awarded $31,608 in Excel/MAD grants for 54 grants at 30 different Highline public schools.
The foundation’s Excel Grant program was created to support classroom innovation in the…MORE
