By Tim Clifford
The Community Police Commission (CPC), a civilian organization created in the wake of the 2012 settlement between the Seattle Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice has announced its revisions to the…MORE
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Community Police Commission is ready to move forward with accountability aystems reforms
Wed, 11/12/14
The work to reform the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and its accountability system is critically important. Achieving true reform depends on the commitment of many to make it happen—City leaders, the Chief of Police and the employees of SPD,…MORE
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles Elected Vice Chair of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Wed, 11/12/14
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, on Nov. 11 was elected the Vice Chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) during the commission’s semi-annual meeting held in Denver. One of four regional higher education compacts…MORE
Murray and community leaders announce police accountability reforms
Wed, 11/12/14
Standing with City Council President Tim Burgess, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole, police accountability experts and community leaders, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today announced a package of significant reforms to the…MORE
Personal safety for kids; A conversation with SPD officer Jon Kiehn
Tue, 11/11/14
If you have kids you may want to come to a special meeting Saturday, November 15th, 10 to 11 AM at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106)
Officer Jon Kiehn from SPD’s Community Police Team will host a…MORE
Huge fee increase for 2015 Farmers Markets and vendors proposed by Public Health - Seattle & King County
Tue, 11/11/14
Information provided by Seattle Farmers Market Association
Department of Environmental Health Services at Public Health – Seattle & King County submitted a proposal to the King County Board of Health in late September to increase…MORE
To Senior Services: "I don't trust you"
Tue, 11/11/14
For over four months, the Senior Center of West Seattle (Senior Center) has had organizational difficulties, and on Nov. 11 both residents and other West Seattle neighbors met to discuss the direction of the Senior Center. Entitled “Should We…MORE
Green space proponents say ‘build parks’ on vacant substation lots rather than develop
Tue, 11/11/14
North Seattle residents could start seeing more old utility substations developed, which is spurring some citizens to ask the City to think green.
The vacant lots are a way for the City to recoup financial losses due to budget cuts, and…MORE
Update: Seattle's favorite sandwich shop Paseos abruptly closes
Tue, 11/11/14
Update 2:24 pm:
The owner of the Thunderbird Tavern commented on the Times article, stating that he would hire any of of Paseos cooks.
Message:
"Hi, I am the owner of the Thunderbird Tavern, and I would love to hire any of…MORE
WHIN to demand City Council bumps SPD patrols in North Seattle sector
Mon, 11/10/14
Crime in Whittier Heights has become so bad that neighbors have formed a neighborhood crime watch group to curb criminal activity. In addition to watching the streets, they are asking Seattle City Council members to reassess the North Seattle…MORE
