When Alki Homestead owner Tom Lin and partner Isaiah Dummer purchased the Des Moines Theater in December they knew it had been used as a storage place for the previous owners many acquisitions. But the full scope of what Richard Pappas had…MORE
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Highline schools planning to expand program to teach students in both Spanish and English
Mon, 01/30/12
After successful pilot programs in two elementaries, Highline Public Schools officials are considering expanding the district’s dual language program.
In the program, students are taught in both English and Spanish. In April,…MORE
WSDOT seeks projects for the Safe Routes to School Program
Mon, 01/30/12
Communities across the state can apply for a new round of project and program funds that increase safety for students walking and biking to school.
WSDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program was created to provide children a safe, healthy…MORE
Des Moines Theater auctioning off vintage equipment, films and paraphernalia
Mon, 01/30/12
When Tom Lin purchased the Des Moines Theater in December he knew it had been used as a storage place for the previous owners many acquisitions. But the full scope of what Richard Pappas had amassed was not clear until it had to be gone through…MORE
SeaTac man arrested for attempted luring of a 13-year-old Tukwila girl
Mon, 01/30/12
On Jan. 27 Tukwila police were contacted by a 13-year-old girl who said a man tried to lure her into his vehicle as she walked home from school, according to a Tukwila Police Department press release.
Additional information from Tukwila PD…MORE
Only two days left to apply for parks and streets through Neighborhood Projects Fund
Mon, 01/30/12
The Neighborhood Projects Fund can be used for projects valued up to $90K to fund park or street improvements, such as playground improvements, pathway upgrades, tennis court repaving, accessibility improvements, traffic circles, traffic calming…MORE
Seattle Public Schools seeking waiver on making up two snow days
Mon, 01/30/12
Seattle Public Schools is asking the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for a waiver on making up two days lost to the weather. The snow and ice storm that tied up the entire city on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 delayed…MORE
Ballard Siphon Replacement Project: UPDATE
Mon, 01/30/12
To protect public health and the environment, King County is in the midst of building a new 84-inch siphon pipe under Salmon Bay between the Ballard and Interbay areas of Seattle. The new siphon will be installed more than 120 feet underground…MORE
On the Go Week of 1-30-12
Mon, 01/30/12
Owl Prowl at Lincoln Park 8011 Fauntleroy Wy. S.W. (north parking lot across from Rose St.) Saturday, Feb. 4, 4:30-6 p.m. Join enthusiastic, knowledgeable naturalist Stewart Wechsler on this owling adventure. Owling and an evening tour of the…MORE
Sustainable Burien going on a field trip for February's gathering
Sun, 01/29/12
Press release:
Sustainable Burien Gathering Sunday, February 12, 2012 A developing sustainable garden/farm (call 243-9366 for address) 2:00pm - 4:00pm
FIELD TRIP TO A DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE GARDEN Rather than having our regular…MORE
