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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels took off at Boeing Field at 10:00 a.m. and about 1:30 p.m. to practice over the Seattle area to perform for Seafair. About 25 adults and children gathered for a close-up view at…MORE
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UPDATE: South Delridge apartment fire contained to one room; no injuries
Thu, 08/02/12
Update for 5:25 p.m.Here is the summation of events from today's South Delridge apartment fire from the Seattle Fire Department:
August 2—Seattle Firefighters aggressive attack contained a fire to one room at a four floor apartment complex…MORE
Ropes Challenge Course at Camp Long begins 2nd phase of construction
Wed, 08/01/12
While a ropes and zip line course for Lincoln Park was recently met with outrage, the "Hub and Spoke" component of the Camp Long Challenge Course at Camp Long that was opened Sept. 24, 2011 is about to begin construction Seattle Parks announced…MORE
Tobacco Quitline back online after budget is restored
Wed, 08/01/12
Good news for Washington adults looking to kick the tobacco habit once and for all. According to the Washington State Department of Health, funding has been restored to make the state’s Tobacco Quitline available to all residents once again.…MORE
Mayor asks for public help in holding Waste Management accountable for missed garbage pickups
Wed, 08/01/12
On Aug. 1 (one week after the strikes began), Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn issued a statement that the city will “begin assessing possible fines to be imposed on Waste Management for non-collection of garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste,…MORE
SLIDESHOW UPDATE: Alki outrigger race Da Grind to Blake Island returns
Wed, 08/01/12
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Melissa Swanson is the new President of Seattle Outrigger Canoe Club, the host of this annual race.
"I did a lot of leg work to get people down here," she…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Garden expansion at Denny/Sealth school brings out the sports stars
Wed, 08/01/12
It came as a total surprise to Chief Sealth International student Sahro Fidow when an impressive roster of professional Seattle athletes showed up to help her and fellow Garden Club members expand their garden for the upcoming school year on Aug…MORE
Seattle Storm's Katie Smith visits with kids at Salvation Army in White Center
Tue, 07/31/12
Olympic Gold Medalist and professional basketball star with the WNBA Seattle Storm Katie Smith paid a visit to the White Center Salvation Army July 31 and spoke to more than 40 kids from The Salvation Army summer day camp program.
She came…MORE
Mayor McGinn orders free garbage drop-off for Seattle residents during Waste Management strike
Tue, 07/31/12
City of Seattle Press releaseMayor orders garbage transfer stations opened to public at no chargeWaste Management penalty fees to be returned to customers as billing adjustments
Mayor Mike McGinn has directed Seattle Public Utilities (SPU…MORE
King County Council adopts SoDo arena agreement while West Seattle Chamber voices displeasure
Tue, 07/31/12
On July 30 the Metropolitan King County Council voted 6-3 to approve an amended proposal from investor Chris Hansen on the SoDo arena that could bring NBA and NHL teams to Seattle, but not without a voice of dissention from West Seattle.
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