Press release from Dow Constantine's King County News website:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/news/release/2011/August/12MetroBusServi…
County Executive’s agreement provides supermajority needed to preserve Metro bus service
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Raffle Basket Winner from Federal Way Historical Society
Fri, 08/12/11
Press release:
Congratulations to Dave Swan, winner of the raffle basket offered by the Historical Society of Federal Way at the Kiwanis Salmon Bake. This basket was filled with items donated by area merchants. Thank you to everyone who…MORE
Construction on long-awaited Ship Canal Trail Phase II expected to begin in early September
Fri, 08/12/11
Construction on the long-awaited final segment of the Ship Canal Trail is expected to begin in early September and be complete by the end of the year, the Seattle Department of Transportation announced.
This project will connect the trail…MORE
Marathon runner and breast cancer survivor will take part in Alki Beach 5k Walk and Run Aug. 28
Fri, 08/12/11
press release: Warrior Marathon Runner, Carol Dellinger, will make a special guest appearance, offer words of encouragement, and kick off the Alki Beach 5k Walk & Run on Sunday August 28th. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Northwest…MORE
Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin to fundraise at Providence Mount St. Vincent Oct. 12
Fri, 08/12/11
Mount St. Vincent press release: Actress Marlee Matlin to bring fundraising talent to Providence Mount St. Vincent Top Celebrity Apprentice fundraiser to keynote Legacy Community Luncheon
Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin made a…MORE
Viking BBQ and Chamber Golf Tournament next week
Fri, 08/12/11
Some summery events are coming up next week.
First up, the Viking Bank Annual Summer BBQ takes place on Wednesday, August 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The BBQ is free and this year they're celebrating summer with a carnival…MORE
Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks and Storm players release "It Gets Better" video against anti-gay bullying
Fri, 08/12/11
The Seattle Mariners released an “It Gets Better” video against anti-gay bullying on Thursday, becoming the fifth Major League Baseball team to do so. The Mariners’ video is the first to include players from the NFL, MLS, and WNBA. To date, the…MORE
Outwest, new gay & lesbian bar on 5401 California has successful soft opening
Thu, 08/11/11
Outwest, the new LBGTQA bar in West Seattle located at 5401 California Ave. SW was crowded with enthusiastic customers during the beginning of their soft opening. Outwest will be open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to…MORE
Highline students to start laboring before Labor Day
Thu, 08/11/11
Attention: Those parents who are taking their children on a nice late-summer vacation, ending over the Labor Day weekend.
Highline Public Schools start before Labor Day this year.
Thursday, Sept 1 is the official first day of class…MORE
$188 million operating budget proposed for Highline schools
Thu, 08/11/11
The Highline School Board is expected to approve Wednesday, Aug. 24, a $188 million operating budget for the 2011-2012 school year.
About 45 percent of the general fund budget will go for teacher salaries and benefits, according to…MORE
