Seattle Public Schools new Superintendent Jose Banda, who will visit K-5 STEM at Boren on the first day of school, presented his plan for success in our school district. Here are the details from the SPS:
SPS press release
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Burn ban extended due to continued dry weather
Tue, 09/04/12
The county-wide burn ban that was declared July 15th – August 30th by the King County Fire Marshal has been extended until further notice due to continued dry weather. We are into day 43 of no measurable precipitation. The record is 51 days.…MORE
Wine and Chocolate Gala and Auction is back for West Seattle Rotary Club Sept. 7
Tue, 09/04/12
Enjoy an evening of great wine, chocolate and an auction of wonderful items to support the West Seattle Rotary club’s community projects Sept. 7 as they host their 2nd Annual Wine & Chocolate Gala at Salty's on Alki. The event starts at 6pm…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Porno for Pyros' Peter DiStefano leads Feedback Lounge ensemble
Mon, 09/03/12
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Sunday night rocked as an enthusiastic crowd witnessed an eclectic line-up of musicians including the West Seattle band, Bend, with Ben Jenkins, Jay Cates, and Patrick Smail. There was a surprise visit by…MORE
ZZ Top guitar legend Billy Gibbons makes good on promise of hot sauce to the Mission Lounge
Mon, 09/03/12
ZZ Top icon Billy Gibbons said two years ago his hot sauce was in the works and would be headed from Texas to the Mission Restaurant and Lounge on North Admiral. It just arrived. In August, 2010, the West Seattle Herald had a sit down with Billy…MORE
UPDATE: Skylark Cafe cancels its Convention Watch event this Thursday
Mon, 09/03/12
Update 1:45pm Tuesday If you'd like to get together and watch the proceedings from the Democratic Convention, the event has found a new venue.
The West Seattle Convention Watch Party, will be held at The Heartland Cafe (4210 SW Admiral Way…MORE
On the Go - Week of 9-3-12
Mon, 09/03/12
Community Center’s Fall Open Houses There are 103 new programs and over 60 free programs available. Come sample some of the class offerings at your nearest Community Center. Light snack and beverages will be available. Hiawatha - Sept. 6, 6:30-8…MORE
City of Seattle data center partial shutdown ends early
Sun, 09/02/12
According to a press release from the City of Seattle the electrical system upgrades for the City data center that meant a partial shutdown of the data center were completed early.
The City’s website and online applications are up and…MORE
Rollover accident at 26th s.w. and s.w. Roxbury but nobody seriously hurt
Sun, 09/02/12
A white SUV driven by a man, according to witnesses at scene, drove through a red light at the intersection of 26th s.w. and s.w. Roxbury streets about 10:45 am Sept. 2 a collided with a white late model mini-van with three people inside causing…MORE
Seattle, South King County school districts teaming up to compete for $40M Race to the Top grant
Sat, 09/01/12
press release: The leaders of seven King County school districts announced today that they are joining forces to compete for up to $40 million in federal Race to the Top grant money.
The superintendents of Auburn, Federal Way, Highline,…MORE
