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On a day that seemed more like November than August the first leaf of the South Park bridge (on the South Park side) was removed Aug. 31.

The day began at 7 am with the arrival of one of the largest floating cranes in America. The "D. B…MORE

The Seattle Chinese Garden, now under construction just north of South Seattle Community College, held a "topping out" ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 31 amid fireworks and applause in which the top beam above the Ceremonial Gate for the Knowing the…MORE

There is a brand new back pack waiting for every student who goes to Mount View Elementary in Burien and White Center Heights Elementary in White Center, thanks to a collaboration between Qwest, World Vision, the Community Schools Collaboration (…MORE

In a press release from the Seattle Public Schools today Denny International was included in those that showed improvement in math and writing and reading scores.

From SPS Continuing the trend of Seattle Public Schools students…MORE

The West Seattle Holy Rosary School Class of ’50 call themselves “Depression babies,” but when they gathered recently they celebrated happy times remembered. Thirteen alumni gathered for their 60th reunion at the Boulevard Park Place Retirement…MORE

Due to rains and unkept drainage culverts debris washed out onto Marine View Drive this a.m. at 9:45 a.m. resulting in blocked traffic. Seattle Public Utility crews Water Dept. were dispatched to Marine View Drive and 46th Ave. SW to clean up the…MORE

Discussion is winding down on Burien’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP), as it continues moving closer to adoption by the City Council.

Compared to earlier proceedings the public comments were fairly agreeable during the public hearing for…MORE

Late Tuesday afternoon, Aug, 31 the chinese artisans and workmen here from China will be ready to raise the highest beam in the Knowing the Spring Courtyard. See our previous coverage of the garden HERE and HERE.

They will have a brief…MORE

Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, Aug. 31, General Construction will begin the removal of the west bascule draw span on the South Park side of the Duamish River.

The floating crane and receiving barge will move into place early in…MORE

Seattle garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. Seattle Public Utilities customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 a.m. to ensure collection.

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