by Rob Clay
Marlaina got a new dog. She’s almost two and she’s had plenty of training. Nisha (neesha) is a certified guide dog. Marlaina Lieberg, blind since birth, retired her beautiful Agnes recently and now it is the family pet. It’…MORE
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Marijuana research bill one step closer to becoming law
Tue, 04/14/15
Legislation that could make Washington a worldwide leader in the research of marijuana is headed to the governor’s desk following its unanimous passage by the House.
Senate Bill 5121, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-Seattle), would…MORE
Miss Seattle Taryn Smith coming to the Junction
Tue, 04/14/15
Miss Seattle Taryn Smith will be in the West Seattle Junction at Merryweather books, this Saturday, April 18th, 2015.
From 9am to 1pm accepting children's book donations for the children at Mary's Place, a shelter here in Seattle.
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Executive Constantine will speak to West Seattle Rotary May 5
Tue, 04/14/15
King County Executive (and West Seattle Rotarian) Dow Constantine will speak at the West Seattle Rotary club's annual Fundraising Breakfast at Salty's on May 5, 2014.
To attend the event, go to the club website (www.westseattlerotary.org…MORE
City Sends Parking Recommendations to City Council
Tue, 04/14/15
Today the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) sent a report to City Council containing preliminary staff recommendations to address residential parking issues related to new development.…MORE
Campus sexual violence bill heads to governor’s desk for signature
Tue, 04/14/15
Legislation aimed at addressing the growing incidence of campus sexual violence passed the House and now heads to the governor’s desk for final approval.
Senate Bill 5518, sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, would establish a…MORE
Highline Becomes First School District in King County to Adopt School Bus Stop Paddle Camera Enforcement Program
Tue, 04/14/15
Des Moines (April 13) -- Highline Public Schools announced today that in its ongoing efforts to protect the safety of its students, it is the first school district in King County to implement a school bus stop paddle camera enforcement program.…MORE
Worker trapped in cargo hold of Alaska Airlines plane
Mon, 04/13/15
Around 3 p.m. this afternoon Alaska Airlines Flight 448, heading for Los Angeles, was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing after the pilots heard “banging” and screaming coming from the cargo hold.
Approximately 14 minutes…MORE
Duwamish Alive! celebrates volunteers and river clean up efforts April 18
Mon, 04/13/15
information from Duwamish Alive!
Volunteers at sites up and down the Duwamish River Watershed will join together for Duwamish Alive! on April 18, 2015 to roll up their sleeves, connect with the community, and keep these sites beautiful and…MORE
Neighborhood Matching Fund hosts free workshops for community groups
Mon, 04/13/15
The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting workshops for community groups interested in learning about the city’s popular Small and Simple Projects Fund. The Small and Simple Projects Fund…MORE
