CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SLIDESHOW Denny International Middle School principal Jeff Clark was surprised at an assembly this afternoon to receive a $50,000 check, the Alliance of Education's Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence. He told the West…MORE
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McGinn takes action to move homeless pilot project forward
Fri, 03/11/11
Mayor Mike McGinn in the latest disagreement with the Seattle City Council has sent a legislative package back to them regarding the establishment of a homeless transitional encampment in the SODO district before next winter.
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Mayor's office posts a recap of his Westwood/Roxhill neighborhood visit
Fri, 03/11/11
When Mayor Mike McGinn took a walking tour of the Westwood and Roxhill neighborhood last week he said he would share a recap of that visit as transcribed by a member of his staff. The West Seattle Herald covered his visit here.
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Japan tsunami not a threat to Puget Sound
Fri, 03/11/11
While a National weather Service Tsunami warning is in effect for the coastal areas, the King County Office of Emergency Management announced the effects of the Japan tsunami are not expected to significantly impact King County.
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SLIDESHOW: From fungi photographer to "fun Guy", Thursday night Artwalk ran with it
Fri, 03/11/11
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West Seattle's Thursday night Art Walk featured a photo show by fungi photographer Machel Spence at the Alki Arts Gallery next to the Cactus restaurant. We recently featured the her work here:
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Ballard High School Robotics team to demonstrate engineering skills at Robotics competition
Fri, 03/11/11
Ballard High School’s Vikings Robotics team is one of 100 teams competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition at the Qwest Field Event Center next week and they're poised to be a strong contender.
The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges…MORE
Zoo receives $4 million challenge gift for new tiger and Asian bear exhibits; launches More Wonder More Wild fundraising campaign
Fri, 03/11/11
At its annual Thrive fundraiser yesterday, Woodland Park Zoo announced it has received the largest challenge gift in the zoo’s history—a $4 million matching challenge to help the zoo build new tiger and Asian bear exhibits and complete the zoo’s…MORE
Lack of federal funding could be roadblock for Seahurst Park restoration
Thu, 03/10/11
Uncertainty over federal funding is the only glitch in plans to restore Seahurst Park's north beach and seawall, Burien council members were informed March 7.
The lawmakers were told there is not enough money in the proposed federal budget…MORE
Update: Noise contours around Sea-Tac airport will shrink as result of Port study
Thu, 03/10/11
The designated noise contours around Sea-Tac International Airport will "absolutely" shrink as a result of the Port of Seattle's new noise study, the airport's program manager told SeaTac lawmakers March 8. The existing noise contours were…MORE
Ballard High School announces Joey Thomas as new head Football coach
Thu, 03/10/11
Ballard High School has hired Joey Thomas for the position of head Football coach.
Thomas, a 1999 graduate and decorated athlete from John F. Kennedy High School, was a three‐sport athlete in football, basketball and track. While playing…MORE
