Seattle Public Schools has released a schedule of open houses at every school in the next few weeks, aimed at helping parents learn more about schools in their attendance area as well as option schools open to their students under the school…MORE
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Businesses excited for end to 24th Ave. construction
Fri, 01/08/10
A construction worker from the QFC/Ballard on the Park site on 24th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 58th Street pops into Scooter's Burgers across the street from the development.
"Long time, no see," he jokes as he orders a couple drinks…MORE
Burien to receive Puget Sound Park in agreement with new County Executive Constantine
Thu, 01/07/10
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Burien Mayor Joan McGilton announced Wednesday an agreement for King County to transfer ownership of Puget Sound Park to the city of Burien.
"We were able to resolve this in a way that sets the…MORE
SeaTac teacher presented national math teaching award
Thu, 01/07/10
On Jan.6, President Barack Obama honored SeaTac teacher Michele Brees for excellence in mathematics and science teaching.
Brees of Burien was selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching by…MORE
First Latina Highline school board member to promote equity in schools
Thu, 01/07/10
Angelica Alvarez, the first Latino/a elected to the Highline School board, begins her first full month in office in January.
Alvarez was elected in November and sworn into office in December.
Alvarez says she brings a passion for…MORE
Little disagreement on future of Fishermen's Terminal
Wed, 01/06/10
A low public turnout and a low-key morning had Port of Seattle representatives feeling positive about a consensus between the Port and the users of Fishermen's Terminal on the future of the the terminal at a Jan. 6 open house.
The Port of…MORE
Swedish Medical Center looking for its 'oldest baby'
Wed, 01/06/10
Swedish Medical Center is looking for anyone born at Swedish 100 years ago as they could be the "oldest baby" born at the hospital.
Since opening its doors in 1910, approximately 200,000 babies have been born at Swedish Medical Center.…MORE
Children’s author Peter Brown at Ballard library
Wed, 01/06/10
Author and artist Peter Brown will present his new children’s book, “The Curious Garden,” from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
“The Curious Garden” is a picture…MORE
Prolific burglar arrested in Oregon
Tue, 01/05/10
Suspect Shane L. Carlson, a 26-year-old male wanted by Seattle Police and believed to be responsible for over 35 dental/medical office burglaries in the Seattle area, was arrested by the Eugene (Oregon) Police Department during the course of a…MORE
20 years of Eagles blues
Tue, 01/05/10
The Salmon Bay Eagles will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Blue Thursdays on Jan. 17.
During the past two decades, the Salmon Bay Eagles have had a virtual parade of the finest local and national blues acts on their stage on…MORE
