Update for Oct. 21
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Dubbed operation "Center of Attention," the ATF's Violent Crime Task Force brought justice to White Center on Oct. 20 after…MORE
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Taxicab flat rate to airport temporarily suspended during viaduct closure, Oct. 21-31
Thu, 10/20/11
press release:
City of Seattle officials announced today a temporary suspension of the $32 flat rate from the downtown hotel district to Sea-Tac Airport during the Viaduct closure, planned for 7:30 p.m., Oct. 21, to 5 a.m., Oct. 31. Fares…MORE
Poems & Tales by Poetrybridge, readers & open mic OCT. 26 at C&P Coffee
Thu, 10/20/11
"poetrybridge" featues Poems & Tales at C&P Coffee Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7pm-9pm, and continues the fourth Wednesday of each month, including Nov. 23, and so on.
Featured readers include Priya Keefe and Rayn Roberts.
"In…MORE
King County hosts design workshop for West Seattle sewer improvement project, Oct. 29
Thu, 10/20/11
press release: Community members are invited to a workshop to help shape the design of a new facility being built to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) near Lowman Beach Park in West Seattle.
Saturday, Oct. 29 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.…MORE
Five Seattle schools named 2011 Schools of Distinction for academic improvements in math and reading
Thu, 10/20/11
press release: Five public schools from Seattle have been recognized for outstanding academic improvements in math and reading that put them in the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state. The schools are:
• Alki…MORE
Eat Local Now! Dinner features silent auction with local foodie fare and tours
Thu, 10/20/11
The Eat Local Now! dinner on Monday, Oct. 24 at Herban Feast in SODO features a silent auction with a wide array of wares. From custom tours and tastings to gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates. There are items for the local food…MORE
Road Safety Summit hopes to find answers to safety issues
Wed, 10/19/11
press release:
Please join us for a Road Safety Summit First meeting: October 24th, 6pm
We invite you to participate in a Road Safety Summit, convened by Mayor Mike McGinn and members of the Seattle City Council.
The Summit…MORE
Spokane Street Viaduct westbound will be closed over night; Is it an insult to West Seattle?
Wed, 10/19/11
In an unfortunate bit of timing the Seattle Department of Transportation is choosing to close the westbound lanes of the Spokane Street Viaduct overnight on Thursday Oct. 20 which, combined with the upcoming 9 day Alaskan Way Viaduct closure…MORE
New Whale Trail signs installed on Washington State Ferries will help riders identify species
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Just in time for Fall when orcas travel into Puget Sound, Washington State Ferries and The Whale Trail have partnered to provide ferry passengers with onboard guides to identifying Puget Sound marine mammals.
Travelers can…MORE
“Racing” to downtown Seattle from West Seattle to highlight transportation alternatives during viaduct shutdown
Wed, 10/19/11
press release: Metropolitan King County Councilmember Joe McDermott issued a commuting challenge − and County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen accepted.
All three West Seattle residents will race from…MORE
