The City of Seattle is working with local and federal agencies to manage traffic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week during the visit of a large Chinese delegation. Seattle officials are working to support U.S. Secret Service efforts…MORE
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Chongqing Arts Troupe will present acrobatics, dance, and face changing magic Sept. 23
Thu, 09/17/15
One of China's most exceptional performing arts companies, from Seattle’s sister city of Chongqing, will present a colorful show that will thrill all ages.
The 24-member troupe includes amazing acrobats, beautiful dancers, and ornately…MORE
You Are What You Eat: Plum crazy
Thu, 09/17/15
By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD
As summer winds down, plum trees start to discard their fruits. There usually are so many it’s hard to eat them all at once. Over the years I have collected some favorite recipes for using up copious quantities of…MORE
First day of school sees the Superintendent visit Sealth
Thu, 09/17/15
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland paid a visit to Chief Sealth High School on the strike delayed first day of school Sept. 17.
He spoke briefly, greeting the 320 incoming freshmen to the school, after a run through a…MORE
Microsoft CEO Announces $75 Million for Computer Science education expansion
Wed, 09/16/15
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced on Sept. 16 a new commitment of $75 million in community investments over the next three years to increase access to computer science (CS) education for all youth, and especially for those from under-…MORE
Delridge P-Patch needs volunteers to help with sorting soil
Wed, 09/16/15
A big load of soil at the Delridge P-Patch at 5078 25th Ave SW needs help. More accurately the people at the P-Patch really need volunteers to come and help filter out the rocks in soil that was donated to the garden, thanks to gardener Diane…MORE
Will the Edith Macefield house be saved?
Wed, 09/16/15
On August 5, the owners of Edith Macefield's famous "Up House"announced the house would be donated to OPAL ("Of People And Land") Community Land Trust -- a nonprofit organization providing permanently affordable housing on Orcas Island -- if…MORE
Seahawks’ players team up with Strikes For Kids for charity bowling classic at West Seattle Bowl
Wed, 09/16/15
Several Seahawks’ players will be trading in their cleats for bowling shoes tonight to assist in raising money for Strikes For Kids and The Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation.
The First Investors Strikes For Kids Seattle Bowling…MORE
King County’s water taxis going green with use of biodiesel fuel
Tue, 09/15/15
information from King County
What could be better than commuting across Puget Sound in a water taxi and bypassing all that traffic? Now there’s yet another reason to appreciate the ride - in addition to fighting congestion, these King…MORE
Ballard community leaders propose alternative encampment location to Mayor
Tue, 09/15/15
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce has requested a meeting with Mayor Ed Murray to discuss an alternative site location for the proposed Ballard transitional homeless encampment.
Mike Stewart, Executive Director of the Ballard Chamber of…MORE
