The Seattle Chinese Garden, which just had its formal dedication of the first major structure to be completed on May 15 is inviting the public to floral appreciation event on Saturday May 21.
The First Annual Peony Festival from 12:00 pm…MORE
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UPDATE: Seattle City Council meeting cancelled, Councilmember Rasmussen explains
Tue, 05/17/11
At 8:55 am today, Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin entered the office of Councilmember Mike O'Brien to announce the special session meeting, scheduled for 9:00 am this morning to discuss the tunnel/viaduct referendum (vote)…MORE
Governor signs bill correcting licensing discrepancy in school-based child-care facilities
Tue, 05/17/11
Yesterday, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a bill that will correct a discrepancy in licensing requirements for before- and after-school child care facilities that operate in public and private school buildings. This bill is said to save…MORE
Community Calendar 5/20/11
Mon, 05/16/11
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week's Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.comItems can be accepted…MORE
McEvoy picked as Normandy Park mayor
Mon, 05/16/11
Former Mayor and current Councilmember Shawn McEvoy has been selected by the Normandy Park City Council to serve as mayor for the remainder of 2011.
The Normandy Park Mayor position became vacant when George Hadley resigned in March. Since…MORE
Ex-Normandy Park mayor Hadley recalled by colleagues
Mon, 05/16/11
Former Normandy Park Mayor George Hadley passed away in his home on May 8.
Mr. Hadley was diagnosed in January with Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer. He resigned from the council at the…MORE
Des Moines mayor, councilman differ on downtown building heights
Mon, 05/16/11
For the first time in 15 years, Des Moines is seriously looking at raising the building heights for new development in the Marina District.
Raising the building height downtown is not the only thing the council is discussing as they look…MORE
Highline Schools Foundation gives out gold stars to five outstanding individuals
Mon, 05/16/11
The Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence honored five indiduals at two events on May 13. Gold Star awards are given to employees, volunteers and alumni in the Highline School District for their outstanding service. This year's Gold Star…MORE
UPDATE: Pete Holmes, City Council tunnel vote meeting cancelled
Mon, 05/16/11
The scheduled Special Full Council meeting set to take place at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled with no explanation. The Council had been called together to 'vote against the vote' so to speak, in an attempt to nullify the referendum to put the deep…MORE
Westbound Spokane Street Viaduct closures coming May 19, 23 and 24
Mon, 05/16/11
Press Release:
Pending Washington State Department of Transportation approval, the contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation to widen the Spokane Street Viaduct will close the westbound lanes of the structure for…MORE
