Washington state continued to be a pioneer in the fight to combat human trafficking today by passing legislation that creates a human trafficking information clearing house and activates the former Washington State Task Force on the Trafficking…MORE
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Seattle Police Chief O’Toole speaks to West Seattle community
Thu, 03/12/15
By Anastasia Stepankowsky
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole said Wednesday her department is taking steps to avoid excessive force and said she supports an expanded role for civilians in the Office of Professional Accountability that…MORE
Fire on 35th damages home but no one hurt
Wed, 03/11/15
A fire at 8626 35th Ave SW on Wednesday March 11 did damage to the attic and roof but no one was hurt.
Seattle Fire spokesperson Sue Stengl said, "When our firefighters arrived they described smoke coming out of the eaves. They were able…MORE
34th District Democrats meeting packed with heartfelt pitches against unfavorable legislation
Wed, 03/11/15
By Gwen Davis
A full agenda was at-play for the 34th District Democrats' monthly meeting Wed. night.
Highlights of the meeting:
—> Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rassmussen informed participants about malicious activity…MORE
Highline Historical society sets Sunday program
Wed, 03/11/15
Please join us for a discussion with author and urban geologist David Williams about Finding Nature in Our Urban Landscape. The program is at 2 PM this upcoming Sunday (March 15th) at SeaTac City Hall, which is at 4800 S 188th Street. Admission…MORE
Keiser, Orwall, Gregerson schedule telephone town hall for 33rd District
Wed, 03/11/15
OLYMPIA — Sen. Karen Keiser, Rep. Tina Orwall and Rep. Mia Gregerson will host a telephone town hall for 33rd Legislative District residents from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25.
At that time, constituents in the areas of Kent, SeaTac,…MORE
Vita D'Italia Is Not New York But You'll Think You Are There
Wed, 03/11/15
by Rob Clay
The sign says Vita D’ Italia but the location is in Manhattan…View, just off 176th and 1st Avenue S. in that small shopping district on the east side of the street.
For starters, it is definitely Italian. There…MORE
Ballard High School Jazz Band selected to perform at the Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey
Wed, 03/11/15
The Ballard High School Jazz Band has been selected to perform at the 11th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival Presented by Monterey Jazz Festival, March 27- 29, 2015, at the Monterey Conference Center. The weekend-long event includes Big Bands…MORE
Mayor, Chief announce new command staff at SPD
Wed, 03/11/15
Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole today announced a major restructuring of the department’s command staff. Four new assistant chiefs and a chief information officer have been appointed to lead policing and reform efforts…MORE
SW Precinct Capt. Wilske named to new team of Asst. Chiefs for SPD
Wed, 03/11/15
In an announcement by Seattle police Chief Kathleen O'Toole March 11, SW Precinct Capt. Steve Wilske was named as one of four new assistant chiefs replacing four people in those positions. O'Toole also created a new position of Chief Information…MORE
