press release Students from FEEST (Food Empowerment Education Sustainability Team) in collaboration with White Center Community Development Association, Chief Sealth High School and Neighborhood House have planned the 4th Annual Youth Summit…MORE
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REMINDER: Mayor McGinn Town Hall meeting is Thursday May 3 in the Junction
Wed, 05/02/12
Mayor Mike McGinn, as part of the Engage Seattle initiative will hold another West Seattle Town Hall (the last one was March 13 at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center) to listen to the public's concerns.
This one will be at the West…MORE
Jose Banda set to be next Seattle Schools Superintendent
Wed, 05/02/12
press release The Seattle School Board Wednesday night officially offered Anaheim City Schools Superintendent José Banda the position of Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools.
The next step – approved by a 6-0 Board vote Wednesday (…MORE
1,300 volunteers will perform day of service in Seattle; Brandon Street Natural Area will get some attention
Wed, 05/02/12
press release Did you know that 1,300 volunteers will donate over 4,500 hours of service on May 19 for Seattle Works Day, organized by the local nonprofit Seattle Works? Over 34 different service projects will be happening simultaneously…MORE
West Seattle woman wins WSU award for children's book
Wed, 05/02/12
WSU Junior and West Seattleite Jessica Peterson won the WSU 2012 Inga Kromann Book Award for a children's book she created en route to an education degree. Here are the details from WSUNews:
Washington State University press release What…MORE
Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund allocation process is still open
Wed, 05/02/12
When Seattle voters passed the Parks and Green Spaces levy in 2008, part of that levy was the establishment of an Opportunity Fund. Proposal applications are sought for projects that would improve Seattle Parks for everything from benches, to…MORE
Seattle Public Schools to host conference on how families can support student learning during the summer
Wed, 05/02/12
press release Seattle Public Schools is hosting workshops on Saturday, May 12 to provide families with tools and information to support their children’s learning during the summer.
The “Building Bridges for Summer Learning” symposium will…MORE
SLIDESHOW: May Day protests marked by violence and destruction
Tue, 05/01/12
The protests in downtown Seattle May 1 were marked by violence and destruction, much of it accomplished by self described anarchists, who, dressed in black carried tire irons and hammers and smashed out windows on buildings and cars in the core…MORE
SLIDESHOW: UPDATE 2: West Seattle home gutted by fire; occupants escape
Tue, 05/01/12
Update 2 for 10:30 pm, May 1 Seattle Fire investigators have determined the fire that ravaged a 20th Ave S.W. home on May 1 was accidental, caused by “improperly disposed of smoking materials.”
Damages are estimated at $150,000 to the…MORE
Salty's on Alki to hold fundraiser for Fallen Heroes Project Tues., May 8
Tue, 05/01/12
From Salty's:
Help Raise Funds for“Fallen Heroes Project”
Salty's on Alki Bar-Café Tuesday, May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 8, we welcome “Fallen Heroes Project” honoring Americans for their ultimate sacrifice during…MORE
