New Approach Washington, the lobbying force behind Initiative 502 to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana sales for adults 21 years and older, sent out word this week that sixteen Washington state legislators endorsed the initiative, including…MORE
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Female Kennedy HS senior from White Center appointed to West Point
Thu, 05/03/12
A female senior from Kennedy High School in Burien who lives in White Center was appointed to West Point Academy February. Natalie Budner beat the odds as women make up just 17-percent of enrollment there.
Over 15,000 men and women apply…MORE
McGinn's Town Hall hears transportation frustrations
Thu, 05/03/12
Mayor Mike McGinn came to West Seattle and in a Town Hall meeting with a small but lively crowd of about 30 people at the Senior Center, heard primarily people's frustrations and issues with transportation to and from the peninsula.
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North Highline Public Safety Forum coming up on May 10
Thu, 05/03/12
Thursday – MAY 10, 2012 – 7pm North Highline Fire Station 1243 112th Street, SW White Center
Police Reports/Neighborhood Concerns: BJ Myers, King County Sheriff Deputy, White Center Storefront, will give an update on crime trends in the…MORE
Roxhill Elementary Community meeting tonight will cover BEX and priorities for schools
Thu, 05/03/12
The community meeting set for Roxhill Elementary 9430 30th Ave. s.w. at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 3rd has shifted focus since the potential merger of Arbor Heights and Roxhill is off the table but School Board member Marty McLaren is urging…MORE
BOOM Youth Summit brings youth and elected officials together on May 4
Wed, 05/02/12
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
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
