A bright rainbow appeared following a brief hail storm that hit at about 1:30 p.m. today. Several onlookers pulled up to Hamilton Viewpoint Park at the northern end of California Ave. to enjoy, including "Roy G. Biv."
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SeaTac International Festival set for June 25-26
Thu, 03/03/11
The city of SeaTac will host the 16th Annual International Festival Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 at Angle Lake Park. Other event sponsors include the Rotary Club of SeaTac, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce and the Matt Griffin…MORE
New tenants move into the old Carnegie Building
Thu, 03/03/11
Two new tenants have moved into the old Carnegie Building on Market Street. Opening shop on the second floor of the building is Root. Integrative Health.
Root is Ballard's newest edition of collaborative Healthcare including chiropractic,…MORE
Groundswell NW recognizes local heroes
Thu, 03/03/11
At the Groundswell NW annual meeting last night, Councilmember Sally Bagshaw, Chair of the Parks and Seattle Center Committee, discussed the state of parks while the organization awarded those who have been volunteering their time and effort to…MORE
South King Firefighters Bunker up for Leukemia
Thu, 03/03/11
Two firefighters from South King Fire & Rescue will trade their step mills for the real thing this weekend, as they climb 69 flights of stairs in full bunker gear at the Columbia Center in Seattle. South King serves Des Moines and Federal Way…MORE
Amanda Knox Bowling Benefit at WS Bowl March 20
Thu, 03/03/11
The West Seattle Bowl fundraiser event for West Seattle-raised Amanda Knox March 20 is sponsored by friends Al Semple who was born and raised in West Seattle, and Julie Rogers, of Sammamish. You may recall they threw a fundraiser last October at…MORE
Neighbors helping neighbors to support Ballard Food Bank
Thu, 03/03/11
After the holidays food banks experience a decline in donations but the demand of food is still there.
Greenwood Ohlund is challenging the community to support the Ballard Food Bank and have donations matched dollar for dollar by an…MORE
Dr. Susan Enfield replaces Dr. Goodloe Johnson, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, has served as Chief Academic Officer
Wed, 03/02/11
News Release
Statement from Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield
At its meeting this evening the School Board voted 6-1 to appoint Dr. Susan Enfield as Interim Superintendent. The appointment is effective immediately and…MORE
UPDATE: Obama's new stance on Defense of Marriage Act hits close to home
Wed, 03/02/11
3/16/11 update:
Today, Cal. Sen Dianne Feinstein will introduce legislation to repeal the so-called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA). She will be joined by Sens. Leahy, Gillibrand, Blumenthal and Coons. Feinstein has opposed DOMA and voted…MORE
Burien offering bike classes as biking enthusiast shares his enthusiasm
Wed, 03/02/11
By Brooks Stanfield Special to the Times/News
(Editor's Note: The Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation in partnership with Burien Parks and Recreation is conducting a series of Monday bike classes. The classes will be held at the…MORE