Christopher Williams, Acting Superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the past four years, announced on Aug. 20 that he would step down to the role of Deputy Superintendent. Williams is returning to his previous role with the department as he…MORE
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SDOT re-striping some 850 miles of Seattle arterials
Tue, 08/19/14
SDOT crews were busy on 35th Ave. S.W. on Aug. 19 painting fresh stripes, just as they are on other major arterials —a total of 850 “lane miles”—on days when the weather is warm and dry enough for applying water-based paint. Remarking the yellow…MORE
Assessors office shows Fauntleroy neighborhood has gone up more than 11% in value
Tue, 08/19/14
Since the last physical inspection done by the King County Assessors office in 2012 the Fauntleroy neighborhood has seen an increase in value of over 11%.
The area is home to 6,185 one to three unit residences. The increase is due partly…MORE
It's not Viadoom just a four day closure for SR 99; Starts Friday
Tue, 08/19/14
information from WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation will close both directions of SR 99 between South Spokane Street and Valley Street from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, until 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Crews will reopen SR 99…MORE
Shots fired, evidence recovered, no arrests
Mon, 08/18/14
SPD responded to reports of gunfire adjacent to Boren K-5 Stem school at 23rd SW and SW Juneau at around 8:30 pm on Monday night Aug 18. Officers on the scene recovered evidence but no people were seen and no arrests were made.
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Salty’s will host City of Hope fundraiser Aug. 19
Mon, 08/18/14
Salty’s on Alki is hosting a fundraiser for cancer hospital City of Hope on Tuesday Aug. 19 as part of their series of Tuesday Tune Up events.
The event will feature jazz pianist Victor Janusz, who will also emcee the event which will run…MORE
Man attacked and robbed near coffee shop
Mon, 08/18/14
From the Seattle Police Blotter by Detective Drew Fowler
A coffee-shop employee was beat up and robbed in the North Admiral neighborhood Monday morning while he waited for the store to open.
The victim got to work, near 41st Avenue…MORE
S.A.F.E. Protests Barton arrests outside King County Courthouse
Mon, 08/18/14
By Tim Clifford
In a park near the King County Courthouse and within earshot of the King County Sheriff’s Office S.A.F.E (Standing Against Foreclosure & Eviction) and Jean Barton held a protest demonstration at 1 p.m. against the…MORE
On the Go Week of 8-18-14
Mon, 08/18/14
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Wondering what happened to the trees on Fauntleroy Way?
Mon, 08/18/14
The trees along Fauntleroy Way, spanning the length of Fairmount Park were cut down last week causing many people to inquire with the Herald as to why. We got the definitive answer from Joelle Hammersted of Seattle Parks:
"The trees were…MORE
