information from the Seattle Police Dept.
We’re coming in to that time of year when we usually see an increase in residential burglaries usually through open and unlocked windows. Given that, we wanted to take a moment to send out security…MORE
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Highline Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield receives National Communication Technology Award
Tue, 06/07/16
information from aasa.org
Susan Enfield, superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Burien, Wash., was selected to receive the 2016 Communication Technology Award for Superintendents which is sponsored in partnership between the National…MORE
O’Brien proposes legislation to open door for more cottages and small dwellings
Tue, 06/07/16
In order to address density and growing need for housing City Councilmen Mike O’Brien has released a proposal for legislation that would change the municipal code to allow more flexibility for building small detached dwelling units.
After…MORE
Sen. Carlyle calls Columbia River train derailment a ‘wake up call’
Tue, 06/07/16
A train moving highly volatile Bakken oil derailed Friday June 3 near Mosier, Oreg. in the Columbia River Gorge prompting emergency evacuations and road closures after the material caught fire.
Eleven cars out of the 96-car Union Pacific…MORE
WSP seeks witnesses to Incident on I-5 in Seattle near West Seattle exit
Tue, 06/07/16
information from Washington State Patrol
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses to an incident in which a pedestrian, from a disabled vehicle, fell over a cement barrier, landing on concrete below the freeway.
On…MORE
23rd ‘Ballard Crit’ draws crowds over weekend
Mon, 06/06/16
Crowds gathered on closed streets and sidewalks at Ballard Avenue N.W. and 20th Avenue N.W., spilling out of bars, restaurants and cycle shops to catch the 23rd annual Criterium in Ballard on June 4.
Hundreds of people gathered to witness…MORE
Major earthquake preparedness exercise starts June 7; Cascadia Rising will strengthen regional aid partnerships
Mon, 06/06/16
information from FEMA
Emergency Operations and Coordination Centers (EOC) at all levels of government and the private sector in Washington, Oregon and Idaho will activate June 7-10 as part of ‘Cascadia Rising,’ a national level exercise…MORE
King County is looking for a few good volunteers – to help prevent substance abuse in West Seattle.
Mon, 06/06/16
by Lindsay Peyton
Laura Quinn, community coordinator for the county’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, invites anyone interested in creating a healthier environment for teens and children in the area to join a new coalition.
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On the Go Week of 6-06-16
Mon, 06/06/16
Barton Neighborhood RainWise Info Event Brace Point Pottery 4208 S.W. 100th St. Sat., June 11, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. RainWise outreach staff will have information and answers to your questions about the rebate program and how to participate during the…MORE
Salt water rescue retrieves kayak, kayakers in Puget Sound
Sat, 06/04/16
A major callout to the 4800 block of Beach Drive SW brought fireboats, Coast Guard and rescue crews to help rescue two kayakers whose blue kayak had begun listing, forcing them out of it. They were rescued by Seattle Fire Dept. emergency crews…MORE
