Lyon Terry, the 2015 Washington State Teacher of the Year, was honored by the Washington State Senate with a resolution co-sponsored by Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe, D-Bothell , Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, and other senators.
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Ballard CEO cuts salary to pay staff $70k
Fri, 04/17/15
The CEO of a Ballard based credit card processing company announced to employees on Monday that he is cutting his salary in order to pay each staff member $70,000 a year.
Dan Price, founder of Gravity Payments and CEO (1455 NW Leary Way…MORE
Art for Food fundraiser for the White Center Food Bank set for April 24
Thu, 04/16/15
Art For Food, a benefit for the White Center Food Bank at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center is set for April 24, 2015 from 6-8pm. This art show (art is also available for purchase) features art from local artists, live music from the Ellis…MORE
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proposes joint resolution with City Council to find solutions to Somali remittance issue
Thu, 04/16/15
Today, Mayor Ed Murray transmitted a proposed joint resolution to Seattle’s City Council affirming the City’s support of Somali communities who seek to care for their families still living in Somalia and the Horn of Africa by way of remittances…MORE
UPDATE: Official name will be Genesee Hill Elementary School
Thu, 04/16/15
The leaders at Schmitz Park Elementary announced via Twitter that "Our name will be Genesee Hill Elementary School." They will retain the school mascot name of foxes. The name comes at the end of a process of consideration that looked over four…MORE
Fire in Apartment garage does damage but no one hurt
Wed, 04/15/15
A fire in the apartments 6910 Calfiornia Ave SW that broke out in the garage begin in a Volkswagen van according to Seattle Fire Dept. spokesperson Kyle Moore. The vehicle was located about 70 feet inside the garage and when firefighters arrived…MORE
Mayor Murray announces expanded shelter beds for Seattle’s homeless youth
Wed, 04/15/15
Today, Mayor Ed Murray announced the increase and year round expansion of shelter beds available exclusively for homeless youth. This expansion is made available by an additional $152,000 investment with Peace for the Street by Kids from the…MORE
2-year-old abducted from Des Moines found safe in Renton area
Wed, 04/15/15
Update 5:55 p.m.: It is now being reported from numerous new affiliates that Vien Nguyen has turned herself in to police.
Original story: This morning, around 7:48 a.m., an Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Ronnie Tran from Des Moines…MORE
ReCreative workshop announces spring class schedule
Wed, 04/15/15
Seattle’s newest arts and environmental community organization, Seattle ReCreative, has announced its spring 2015 class and workshop schedule, which is slated to begin on April 20. The organization is offering a diverse range of classes for…MORE
Seattle Waterfront Loop study funded in House Transportation plan
Wed, 04/15/15
The House Transportation committee approved a revenue package Tuesday night that includes $500,000 for the Seattle Waterfront Loop Feasibility Study, a project championed by Rep. Gael Tarleton (D-Ballard). The waterfront loop study would finalize…MORE
