The following statements were issued tonight from Superintendent Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson and Seattle School Board Director Steve Sundquist, who is spokesperson for the School Board on labor negotiations.
“I am so pleased that SEA members…MORE
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Second South Park Bridge leaf removed
Thu, 09/02/10
On Thursday Sept. 2 the north leaf of the South Park Bridge was removed under significantly better weather conditions than the first one cut and placed on a barge Aug. 31. See our previous coverage including video here.
With blue skies…MORE
Assault near the corner of 37th and Myrtle
Thu, 09/02/10
An assault occurred near the corner of 37th and Myrtle and 911 was called just before 5:00 p.m.
Numerous police officers responded. One person is injured.
An investigation is underway.
One person is in custody and the…MORE
Alki Lumber owner Jim Sweeney to be honored by West Seattle Kiwanis Club
Thu, 09/02/10
The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will present the Everyday Hero Award to Mr. Jim Sweeney on behalf of his support of the West Seattle Community on Wednesday September 8th at 12 noon at Be’s Restaurant, 4509 California Ave SW. The public is…MORE
King County celebrates 25 years of 9-1-1 service
Thu, 09/02/10
King County celebrated 25 years of 9-1-1 service at a ceremony on Thursday to recognize youth heroes and educate residents about appropriate use of the emergency number. Four children who used quick, calm thinking and appropriately dialed 9-1-1…MORE
Gun ban protestor Warden withdraws his appeal
Thu, 09/02/10
Bob Warden, the Renton attorney who challenged the City of Seattle's ban on guns in city parks has withdrawn his appeal that was pending before the Ninth Circuit. He initiated his challenge by entering the Southwest Community Center carrying a…MORE
Local company's product aids troops in Afghanistan
Thu, 09/02/10
Bilingual Books, located in Fishermen's Terminal, has recently released a new tool for U.S. military forces serving in Afghanistan.
"Pashto: A Language Map" is an ultra-thin, lightweight, durable language guide to the dominant language in…MORE
Arrests made in Highland Park robbery investigation
Thu, 09/02/10
From the Seattle Police Department blotter:
Robbery Detectives developed information during the course of the investigation that led them to the identity of one of the suspects involved in last week’s home invasion robbery in Highland Park…MORE
Sealth Tour shows more polish
Wed, 09/01/10
Ross Parker, Project Architect with Bassetti Architects for the Sealth remodel now in it's final days, led a tour of about 45 people through the renovated school Wednesday Sept. 1. See our previous coverage here.
The $50 fee the attendees…MORE
Preliminary Agreement Reached between Seattle Public Schools and Seattle Education Association
Wed, 09/01/10
An agreement has been reached between the Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association. The agreement is still tentative until ratified by members. The three year labor contract is for certificated staff and covers school years…MORE
