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Funded with an Airport Communities Ecology grant from the Port of Seattle, SoCoCulture (the South King County Cultural Coalition) this fall is presenting a series of talks on the cultural importance of trees in our local communities.
At a time when development pressures are forcing the cutting of many wooded tracts throughout South King County, some of the botanical gardens and historical societies that are members in SoCoCulture created an Engaging Trees Initiative to draw attention to the significance of trees in our landscapes and in our lives.
One of the outcomes was the introduction this summer of a crowd-sourced story-map of trees on the SoCoCulture.org website. Anybody can access the online map to upload a photo of a tree or grove that is special to them, and include a description about why it is important.
The SeaTac City Council is seeking applications from SeaTac residents interested in serving an unexpired term for Council Position Number 5. The position was vacated on September 12, 2018 when Michael J. Siefkes announced he was stepping down from the Council. The council term will run through the November 2019 General Election certification period.
There are two requirements for all applicants for the seat. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.030, all applicants must be a registered voter in the City of SeaTac on the day they submit their application. In addition, interested applicants must be a resident of the City of SeaTac for a period of at least one year preceding the date of appointment.
Applications are available from the City Clerk at 4800 South 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188, or on the City’s website at: http://www.seatacwa.gov/government/city-council.
I'm Melissa Westbrook; I'm the writer/moderator of the Seattle Schools Community Forum blog, the most widely-read public education blog in the state. I've been a public education advocate for more than 20 years.
I'm writing to you today to let you know that I oppose the City of Seattle's renewal of the Families and Education levy, slated for the November 2018 ballot.
I came to this decision with sadness because I have voted for and publicly supported this levy since its inception. But this current levy is a fairly radical change from previous ones - not to mention it is not just a renewal but a larger cost renewal to voters.
I would be happy to talk to you about this issue as you start your coverage of the November elections.
Basically, my issues with the levy are these:
Dear Neighbor,
As you know, My wife and I live on Harbor Ave. This morning, I decided to do what I should have done weeks ago. With this being my day off, I spent most of my morning cleaning up the trash along Harbor Ave. To be more specific, this was the accumulation of trash in the vicinity of the motor homes along the avenue. Would you believe that this required 3 trips with my Dodge minivan to accomplish this task with one trip to the King County Transfer Station, a.k.a. the dump?
Jenny Durkan and City Council members:
Attached are just a few examples of the problems many residents are complaining about regarding Harbor Avenue SW in West Seattle. They are examples of illegally parked vehicles, garbage, forged temporary license permits, unlicensed vehicles, and some of the RV's that have set up camp and have been continually living along Harbor Avenue.
Harbor Avenue to Alki Avenue is a Seattle Scenic Drive. It is part of the Alki Trail and is heavily used by families, children, walkers, joggers, bicyclists and traffic of all kinds.
What is now commonly referred to as "The RV Park on Harbor Avenue SW in West Seattle" is a dangerous eyesore that has become the talk of our local community. Harbor Avenue in West Seattle is not a Recreational Vehicle Park and should not continue to be allowed to be used as one.
Robert W. Mattson, 69, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at his home in Oak Harbor, WA.
Born March 8, 1949 in Mankato, MN, he was the son of Dr. Bruce Douglas and Mary Lou Neely Mattson.
He is survived by his parents; wife Mary Moore Mattson; son Robert Mattson Jr., son and daughter in law Jason and Tabitha Mattson, son and daughter in law Samuel and Myranda Mattson; daughter and son-in-law Sarah Mattson and George Calderon; grandchildren Benjamin, Maya, Quinton, and Fox Mattson; brothers Bruce Douglas Mattson Jr. and Daniel Mattson; five nieces and nephews; longtime friend Kathy Spencer, and his trusted guide dog Tyrone (“Ty”).
Rob’s legacy is defined by his extraordinary service to the community, dedication to his family and refusal to let blindness stop him from doing anything.
The Wastemobile, a roving household hazardous waste collection service, continues its 2018 season with a collection event in Burien, Sept. 21-23.
The Wastemobile will be in the parking lot of Fred Meyer, at 14300 1st Ave. S., Burien, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
Chief Sealth senior Dontae McMillan put on quite a show all night and West Seattle put up a fight in the end.
The result was that Sealth took a big lead and hung on for a 29-14 Huling Bowl victory over the Wildcats at the Southwest Athletic Complex on Friday.
McMillan scored three touchdowns in three different ways, grabbed a share of a tackle for a safety and came through with an interception.
He gained 150 yards as a running back.with one touchdown, caught another and ran a punt back for a third.
"It's my last year and I have to do it for my team," McMillan said.
Twin brother Jalonie McMillan scored the other touchdown for Chief Sealth and also had an interception.
"They had a heck of a night," said Seahawks assistant coach Terry More of the McMillans.
During coming months WSDOT will permanently close the Alaskan Way Viaduct, and open the SR99 tunnel. WSDOT has announced that they will provide about a month’s notice before the start of the closure. The tunnel will open around three weeks after the closure of Viaduct; WDOT has an information page about the planned three-week closure of SR99; their webpage includes suggestions for travel alternatives.
