Seattle’s largest canned food pyramid is being constructed tonight at PhinneyWood Summer Streets.
Vision Greenwood Park and Volunteers of America came up with the idea to use Summer Streets as a way to promote their organizations’ efforts…MORE
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Construction on long-awaited Ship Canal Trail Phase II expected to begin in early September
Fri, 08/12/11
Construction on the long-awaited final segment of the Ship Canal Trail is expected to begin in early September and be complete by the end of the year, the Seattle Department of Transportation announced.
This project will connect the trail…MORE
Viking BBQ and Chamber Golf Tournament next week
Fri, 08/12/11
Some summery events are coming up next week.
First up, the Viking Bank Annual Summer BBQ takes place on Wednesday, August 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The BBQ is free and this year they're celebrating summer with a carnival…MORE
Mariners, Sounders, Seahawks and Storm players release "It Gets Better" video against anti-gay bullying
Fri, 08/12/11
The Seattle Mariners released an “It Gets Better” video against anti-gay bullying on Thursday, becoming the fifth Major League Baseball team to do so. The Mariners’ video is the first to include players from the NFL, MLS, and WNBA. To date, the…MORE
Slideshow: Everyone's a winner at Loyal Heights Community Center's Kids Olympics
Thu, 08/11/11
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A couple dozen children participated in the first annual Kids Olympics on the morning of August 11.
Organized by the Loyal Heights Community Center, the Kids Olympics is geared towards children…MORE
Fire rescue presence at house on 1st Ave and 75th just a practice
Thu, 08/11/11
Multiple fire trucks partially blocked N.W. 75th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave N.W. late this morning while a team of firemen climbed onto the roof of a vacant house.
One of the firemen assured us that it was just a drilling practice. The…MORE
Seattle Public Schools teachers to take furlough days
Wed, 08/10/11
Following approval Tuesday night by the Seattle Education Association, Seattle Public Schools teachers, classified staff and non-represented employees will be taking a series of furlough days without pay during the next two school years, designed…MORE
Mayor challenges City Council to be bold and fund rail projects
Tue, 08/09/11
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
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
