In today's blog post, Mayor Mike McGinn challenged the Seattle City Council to "be bold" and finance rail projects.
Looking at Portland's rail systems as an example, McGinn calls on the Seattle City Council to acknowledge rail…MORE
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Draft financial plan shows viaduct replacement funding in place
Tue, 08/09/11
The Washington State Department of Transportation released the draft 2011 Initial Financial Plan for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project today, which is under review by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The plan is a…MORE
King County Fire Marshal calls for Burn Ban starting this week
Tue, 08/09/11
A county-wide fire safety burn ban is declared by the King County Fire Marshal in coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs’ Association. This ban is prompted by ground conditions and forecasts calling for continued dry weather.
This…MORE
Ballardite sets out to raise awareness about craniosynostosis, help families facing surgery
Mon, 08/08/11
In October 2009, Crown Hill resident Shelby Davidson, took her four-month old son to a physician for a regular baby check-up. She had noticed that her son's head had formed a ridge and expressed this concern to her physician.
Referred to…MORE
Sue Kleitsch appointed as new principal of Whitman Middle School
Mon, 08/08/11
Susan Enfield, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, announced today that she has Sue Kleitsch as the next principal of Crown Hill's Whitman Middle School.
Ms. Kleitsch joined the Whitman family in 1997 and has served as the…MORE
Country Rock has never snapped like this before
Mon, 08/08/11
By Christy Wolyniak, Intern What began five years ago in Seattle as thick country sound has now grown into an out-of-control rock 'n' roll band sure to provide a good time and foot-stompin’ beats.
Five guys connected and created White…MORE
The Kolstrand Building celebrates its one year anniversary
Mon, 08/08/11
By Theresa Edwards, Intern.
What’s a Ballard party without seafood? On the evening of Sunday, August 7, the Kolstrand Building celebrated its one year anniversary Ballard-style with beer, music, and lots and lots of oysters.
…MORE
New play area at Golden Gardens opened today
Fri, 08/05/11
Seattle Parks and Recreation took down the construction fencing at the new beach adventure play area at Golden Gardens Park today, and it’s now open for play.
The new play area features a large pirate ship climbing structure, swings, and…MORE
SPS receives $1 million planning grant aimed at enhancing arts instruction in classroom
Fri, 08/05/11
Seattle Public Schools has received a $1million grant from the New York-based Wallace Foundation to engage the community and develop a multi-year plan for introducing more arts instruction into the classroom.
The Foundation’s Arts Learning…MORE
Family of killed cyclist looking for information
Thu, 08/04/11
The bicyclist who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle last Thursday was esteemed photographer Michael Wang who worked with the local nonprofit group, PATH.
Wang biked to work from Shoreline to South Lake Union everyday and was…MORE
