Seattle Public Schools has received a $1million grant from the New York-based Wallace Foundation to engage the community and develop a multi-year plan for introducing more arts instruction into the classroom.
The Foundation’s Arts Learning…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Rotary Club of West Seattle holds "Premium Wine & Tasting Gala" at Salty's
Thu, 08/04/11
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The Rotary Club of West Seattle held its first "Premium Wine & Tasting Gala" at Salty's Thursday night as a sort of dry run for another such gala in spring. The event featured local wineries from around…MORE
Haggis Brothers headlining Concert at the Mount Friday Aug. 5
Thu, 08/04/11
The Haggis Brothers are the featured musical act at the Aug. 5 Concert at The Mount, at Mount St. Vincent. You can bring a blanket or lawn chair, and bring the whole family. The Haggis Brothers play Celtic, Honky Tonk, Foot-Stompin' Fiddle, Old…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Music, Tai Kwon Do, Hip Hop Dance presented at Hiawatha Park Thursday night
Thu, 08/04/11
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Nearly 300 people showed up on the lawn at Hiawatha Park Thursday evening to enjoy music by the band Massy Ferguson, a Hiawatha Tae Kwon Do class demonstration, and the Hiawatha Hip Hop class also making some…MORE
White Center annexation deemed financially viable in Burien study
Thu, 08/04/11
Not only would annexing White Center and the remaining North Highline unincorporated area be financially viable for Burien, it could generate an ongoing operating surplus of $2 million, thanks to a sales tax credit from the state.
The…MORE
Burien Little Theatre seeking to borrow pinball machines for upcoming show
Thu, 08/04/11
We received the following letter from Eric Dickman, Burien Little Theatre's artistic director:
This winter Burien Little Theatre will be producing "The Who's Tommy." "Tommy" will run from Feb. 17 to March 25.
To add to the fun…MORE
Burien police officers will remain sheriff's deputies
Thu, 08/04/11
Burien will continue to contract with King County for police services.
A consultant's study has concluded it is cheaper to remain with King County than to form a new department.
Burien council members heard the report from Berke…MORE
White Center annexation deemed financially viable in Burien study
Thu, 08/04/11
Not only would annexing White Center and the remaining North Highline unincorporated area be financially viable for Burien, it could generate an ongoing operating surplus of $2 million, thanks to a sales tax credit from the state.
The…MORE
Family of killed cyclist looking for information
Thu, 08/04/11
The bicyclist who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle last Thursday was esteemed photographer Michael Wang who worked with the local nonprofit group, PATH.
Wang biked to work from Shoreline to South Lake Union everyday and was…MORE
Woodland Park Zoo's live bear cam returns
Thu, 08/04/11
Slow mornings, work desk lunch breaks, and afternoons that drag on forever just got 1,350 pounds more exciting. That’s because Woodland Park Zoo’s grizzly bear brothers are back in the Internet spotlight with the re-launch of the zoo’s popular,…MORE
