information from The Whale Trail
The Southern Resident Killer Whales are endangered and seriously declining; their 2014 population of 79 is the lowest since 1985. To aid their recovery, Orca Relief is urging NOAA Fisheries to conduct a…MORE
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Brat Trot 2014 raises record dollars for Highline Schools Foundation!
Fri, 10/17/14
(Burien, WA)—Burien Brat Trot organizers announced today that the expected income for last Sunday’s epic community event will be over $66,000—the most ever in the 6 year history of the race.
Some highlights from Brat Trot 2014 include:…MORE
Call to artists
Fri, 10/17/14
The Burien Arts Gallery, centrally located in downtown Burien, is calling for artists to apply via www.burienarts.org for consideration to have their work exhibited in the Burien Arts Gallery. We are interested in contemporary artists working on…MORE
Join the discussion to improve safety on 35th Avenue SW
Fri, 10/17/14
information from SDOT The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) invites community members to attend one of two community meetings this month to help improve safety on 35th Avenue Southwest. The purpose of the meetings is to review existing…MORE
Seattle Fire Chief to retire after 44 years with the department
Fri, 10/17/14
Information provided by the City of Seattle
Mayor Ed Murray announced today that Chief Gregory M. Dean intends to retire from the Seattle Fire Department after a distinguished 44-year career with the Seattle Fire Department.
“Chief…MORE
Parents in Washington place high value on afterschool programs, but the state ranks among bottom 10 for afterschool
Fri, 10/17/14
Information provided by Afterschool Alliance
Washington has made progress since 2009, but still lags behind the rest of nation on afterschool participation, according to a new household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance. The…MORE
UPDATE: Stabbing near White Center sends one to hospital
Fri, 10/17/14
UPDATE 7 AM Police are seeking the driver of a 1996 Ford Probe that a stabbing suspect fled in. WA license APA0835. Described as blue with a red bumper. Call 9-1-1 if seen.
Original Post King County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a…MORE
North ferry lane entrance and toll booth at Fauntleroy dock closed for electrical work October 21
Thu, 10/16/14
information from King County
On Tuesday, October 21, a quiet generator will be brought on site to allow for Seattle City Light crews to perform electrical work at the Barton Pump Station. Work will begin around 7:00 a.m. and is expected to…MORE
Mayor proclaims Saturday, October 18 as Arbor Day in Seattle
Thu, 10/16/14
Mayor Ed Murray has declared Saturday, October 18 as Arbor Day, and the Seattle Department of Transportation has scheduled a tree planting and celebration event in recognition of the day.
The mayor reminds us that Arbor Day is more than a…MORE
REMINDER: Admiral Theater will show a first run of Interstellar; Sneak Preview set for Nov. 4 at 8pm
Wed, 10/15/14
Update 10:55am Nov. 4 The film prints for the first, first run film to play at the Admiral in decades, Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan, arrived at the theater with an added measure of security. Unlike any film they've received before…MORE
