Seattle Parks and Recreation and Site Workshops will present the preferred schematic design of the West Seattle Reservoir Park project at Westcrest Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Southwest Community Center, 2801 Thistle Street S.W. David Boyer,…MORE
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Summer is for the chicks at Woodland Park Zoo
Thu, 06/17/10
Three Chilean flamingo chicks recently made their first public appearance at the Woodland Park Zoo. Hatched last August and September, the chicks marked the first successful hatching of this species in the zoo’s 110-year history.
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Update: First Avenue South is open to one lane in each direction
Thu, 06/17/10
Seattle Department of Transportation announced that "today crews have been able to keep one lane open for each direction of traffic on First Avenue South at South King Street. The estimated time to reopen the entire street is now approximately 11…MORE
Westside Baby to be part of 'Huggies' diaper giveaway
Thu, 06/17/10
WestSide Baby will be the lucky recipient of 200,000 diapers as part of a promotion by Kimberly-Clark, makers of Huggies diapers.
The company announced yesterday that it will donate millions of diapers to 10 diaper banks across the…MORE
Fatal Fremont fire caused by foam mattress
Thu, 06/17/10
Seattle Fire Department Investigators determined that the Fremont apartment fire that killed four children and an adult June 12 started when a foam mattress came in contact with a light fixture in a closet on the first floor.
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Hard economic times affect Friends of the Hylebos
Thu, 06/17/10
Friends of the Hylebos today announced a re-structuring plan necessary to keep the organization sustainable amid a rapidly shrinking funding base for nonprofit conservation. The move by the Federal Way –based conservation organization includes…MORE
'Summer Sack Lunch' offered to children in Seattle
Wed, 06/16/10
Thousands of Seattle children ages 1 through 18 will enjoy free breakfasts and lunches this summer through the Seattle Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded program, also known as “…MORE
Highland Park teachers surprised by 3 colleagues with farewell party
Wed, 06/16/10
Highland Park Elementary School teachers were surprised by retiring fellow teachers, Debbie Richter and Marilyn Nelson, and administrative assistant, Margaret Young, with a party in the library, Wednesday afternoon, June 16.
Richter, a…MORE
Accusations of rights violations thrown at Normandy Park City Council
Wed, 06/16/10
The City of Normandy Park has found itself at odds with multiple residents, first over a possible cell tower at City Hall Park, and now due to claims the city violated residents' free speech rights at two separate council meetings.
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World's longest-surviving kidney patient to be honored in SeaTac
Wed, 06/16/10
A London resident who is the world's longest-surviving person with kidney failure, will be given a distinguished service award at SeaTac's Northwest Kidney Center on June 22.
Dr. Robin Eady will receive the Clyde Shields Distinguished…MORE