In the wake of the resignation of Ted Fick, now former CEO of the Port of Seattle, an audit found that 642 employees had received extra compensation amounting to $4.7 million. Documents related to Fick's review and suspension are at the links.…MORE
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Councilmember Herbold offers update on the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) Timeline
Fri, 02/03/17
In her newsletter to constituents District 1 Councilmember Lisa Herbold offered an update on the Mandatory Housing Affordability timeline:
Herbold wrote "I wanted to make sure that you heard from me first that the office of Planning and…MORE
Will community give Camp Second Chance a chance?
Fri, 02/03/17
By Lindsay Peyton
All the seats were full at a meeting discussing “Camp Second Chance,” the new homeless encampment at Myers Way.
The line-up of speakers at the Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South, on Wednesday night, Feb…MORE
Port of Seattle begins removal of 3000 trees near airport despite public outcry
Thu, 02/02/17
By Gwen Davis
It has begun: the Port of Seattle started cutting down trees. Nearly 3,000 trees will be removed from SeaTac and surrounding areas by 2018.
During this first phase of the project, the Port will cut trees on Port of…MORE
Summit Atlas, first charter school in West Seattle holds groundbreaking ceremony
Thu, 02/02/17
West Seattle, White Center and surrounding communities neighbors, future students and teachers joined Summit Public Schools in a groundbreaking ceremony for their new charter public school, Summit Atlas on Feb.2 at the new home at the corner of…MORE
Volunteers sought to serve on new Community Involvement Commission
Thu, 02/02/17
information from the City of Seattle Mayor Edward Murray and Seattle City Council are seeking community members to serve on the City’s new Community Involvement Commission (CIC). Created by Executive Order 2016-06 and established by ordinance…MORE
West Seattle Thriftway wins national recognition from National Grocer's Association
Wed, 02/01/17
West Seattle Thriftway is receiving national recognition today for "Fromage Fantastique" a cheese promotion that proved to be both beautiful and very successful.
The National Grocer’s Association (NGA), a trade association representing the…MORE
Wells Fargo grants $100,000 to Capitol Hill Housing to help White Center
Wed, 02/01/17
information from Capitol Hill Housing
Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support work to build vibrant and engaged communities in partnership with the White Center community.
The grant…MORE
King County Council issues statement condemning Trump's immigration order
Tue, 01/31/17
information from King County Council
Six members of the King County Council are releasing the following joint statement regarding the President’s unlawful Executive Actions on immigration. Those voting in support of the measure were…MORE
West Seattle Garden Tour seeking submissions from artists: $500 cash prize
Mon, 01/30/17
The West Seattle Garden Tour, the area's premier look at some of the finest gardens in the entire Northwest is slated for June 25, 2017 and they are seeking artist submissions for use on their poster and other marketing materials.
Since…MORE
