There are jazz bands. There are classical orchestras. Then there is the Seattle-based Pontiac Bay Symphony. While they may not play rock and roll, some of their repertoire includes songs more recognizable than the Beatles. Each Pontiac Bay…MORE
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Correction on North Highline adult businesses
Wed, 03/03/10
Adult businesses are not allowed in any part of the Burien annexed portion of North Highline.
A Feb. 12 Times/News article incorrectly indicated that that adult businesses would be allowed between Southwest 112th Street and Southwest…MORE
Ground broken on Crown Hill Center playground
Wed, 03/03/10
Ten-year-old Collin Cramer, a student at Small Faces Child Development Center, gave it his best shot. Then, he gave it another. And, a couple more.
Cramer, wearing a hardhat and goggles, was given a sledgehammer and the honor of taking the…MORE
City seeking input for Youth and Families initiative
Wed, 03/03/10
The City of Seattle is looking for your feedback to help shape the Youth and Families Initiative. The Herald previously brought you this story here. A local meeting is being held at Denny Middle School on March 15th at 7:30pm. The Youth and…MORE
SW Precinct officers honored
Wed, 03/03/10
The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle presented the Everyday Hero Award to Captain Joe Kessler on behalf of all the officers who serve the West Seattle Community, Wednesday, March 3rd at 11:00am at the Southwest Precinct, located at 2300 SW Webster St…MORE
Zoo's nocturnal animals receive grant
Wed, 03/03/10
Though the Woodland Park Zoo's energy-inefficient Night Exhibit closed March 1 as a cost-savings measure, the has committed to continue caring for seven of the exhibit’s 15 species. Now, BNSF Foundation has stepped forward with a $20,000…MORE
Self-defense classes offered
Wed, 03/03/10
Sign up for free Basic Self-Defense and Awareness training. Attend any one or all classes.
The classes will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., from March 16 to April 13.
Covers realistic self-defense against anyone and…MORE
Fire Chief Named at Sea-Tac Airport
Wed, 03/03/10
Following a nationwide search, Randy Krause, of Duvall, WA, was hired as Fire Chief at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Krause has 25 years experience in the field. His fire fighting career began in 1985 in the U.S. Air Force, where he was…MORE
Seattle Public Schools to apply for state School Improvement Grants to transform three schools
Tue, 03/02/10
Seattle Public Schools will apply for state School Improvement Grants for three schools eligible under the federal School Improvement Grant program. The three SPS schools eligible for the grants, being funded by the Office of the Superintendent…MORE
Celebrating the contribution of Women: King County proclaims March “Women’s History Month”
Mon, 03/01/10
With an nod to the theme for this year’s celebration, the Metropolitan King County Council today declared the month of March Women’s History Month in King County and encouraged county residents to participate in events and learn more about the…MORE
