Two small schools on SeaTac's Tyee High campus and Tukwila's Foster High are eligible to receive federal school reform grants because of persistently low academic achievement. This is Foster’s second year on the list. If the schools receive the…MORE
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Highline School District official says allegations are taken seriously
Thu, 01/13/11
The Highline School District takes allegations against staff members very seriously, according to district spokeswoman Catherine Carbone Rogers. The district investigates to determine if there is any reason to issue some kind of discipline. In…MORE
Martin Luther King holiday next Monday means reduced Metro services
Thu, 01/13/11
King County Metro Transit will be operating a reduced weekday schedule on Monday, Jan. 17 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The King County Water Taxi will not operate either the Vashon or the West Seattle routes on Jan. 17. The free West…MORE
Mayor McGinn to host Open House Jan. 29
Thu, 01/13/11
In a letter sent to those who have previously contacted the Mayor's office, Mayor Mike McGinn invited interested parties to attend an Open House at City Hall on Jan. 29.
"I hope you will join me, my staff, the City Council and the city…MORE
Local author's "Adios Nirvana" makes American Library Association list
Thu, 01/13/11
Fauntleroy resident and author Conrad Wesselhoeft wrote a book of fiction about a West Seattle teen with angst and a wild guitar called Adios, Nirvana, which the West Seattle Herald covered here:
http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/09/09…MORE
Amanda Knox ordeal causes Capitol Hill's "Perugia Park" renaming
Thu, 01/13/11
It was announced Jan. 13 by the Department of Parks and Recreation that what was to be "Perugia Park" will now be named "Summit Slope Park".
On Dec. 30, 2009, Seattle Parks announced their naming of an abandoned former parking lot at 200…MORE
The Knights of Columbus to host benefit dinner for the Luberts family
Thu, 01/13/11
On Saturday, The Knights of Columbus are putting on a benefit dinner for the Luberts family to help them get back on their feet.
The Luberts family lost everything they owned when flames engulfed their home in the early hours of December…MORE
The Brian Waite Band takes parents and children on a "Rock 'n' Roll adventure"
Thu, 01/13/11
By Kate Ganiron, Web Intern
Brian Waite is celebrating his new post at The Dusty Strings Music School with a free concert by The Brian Waite Band in Fremont this weekend.
“There’s going to be a lot of different styles of music, so…MORE
Officer involved shooting; Dogs shot, one killed
Wed, 01/12/11
From the SPD Blotter:
On January 12th at approximately 1:17 p.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance in the 3400 block of 44th Avenue SW. Upon arrival officers approached the front door of the residence and could…MORE
'Old School' Vince's Italian staying put in Burien
Wed, 01/12/11
Highline fans of "old school" Italian-don't worry.
The Burien Vince's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, on the northwest corner of Southwest 153rd Street and 4th Avenue Southwest, is not going anywhere. Patrons of the classic Burien…MORE
