Officials from cities in north and east King County, including Seattle, are recommending to their councils building a single 640 bed municipal jail facility to serve their collective needs.
Preliminary results of a feasibility study show…MORE
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Updated--How to help fire victims
Wed, 07/09/08
A $10,000 reward is being offered, leading to the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on June 29 at the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments that killed three people and left dozens homeless.
The damage to the apartments is…MORE
Olde Burien throwing a block party
Wed, 07/09/08
A street party is one of summer's best quick escapes, and Olde Burien will roll out its zesty version for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, July 12. From noon to midnight, the free Olde Burien Block Party dishes up a rainbow of amusements to…MORE
West Seattle High School Football hopes to replace tattered uniforms
Wed, 07/09/08
WS High School Football is looking to raise $5,000 for much needed new uniforms with a food booth at the West Seattle Festival July 11 -13.
West Seattle High School football players, parent volunteers and cheerleaders will staff a food…MORE
How to help fire victims
Tue, 07/08/08
A $10,000 reward is being offered, leading to the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on June 29 at the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments that killed three people and left dozens homeless.
The damage to the apartments is…MORE
City seeking new masonry rules
Mon, 07/07/08
The city is seeking possible new requirements for the city's un-reinforced masonry buildings estimated to number up to 1,000, most of which have not been seismically retrofitted.
A study summarizes the experience of several California…MORE
Doulas have important role
Mon, 07/07/08
The White Center residents recently were invited to Mount View Presbyterian Church to hear a presentation by Jeretha McKinley of the Chicago Health Connection to hear about the Doula Outreach Program through Open Arms Perinatal Services.
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Hiawatha work is delayed for months
Mon, 07/07/08
Construction on Hiawatha Playfield will be delayed for several months as the city parks people and Seattle Public Schools finalize the an agreement that establishes the terms of a $1 million contribution from Seattle Public Schools.
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White Center seeks food vendor
Mon, 07/07/08
More people using Steve Cox Memorial Park-Mel Olson Stadium has created a demand for food and drinks to keep baseball fans happy so they return often.
The demand has spurred King County Parks to seek a local business to provide food and…MORE
Fund will help people plant more trees
Mon, 07/07/08
Last year Kelly Garces noticed that of the 24 houses on her block only two had trees in front of them.
She had recently found out about Seattle's Tree Fund - a grant program where neighborhoods could get free trees to plant in front of…MORE
