Press release
The Sound Transit Board of Directors has unanimously elected new leaders for the next two years, including longtime board and King County Council member Julia Patterson as vice chair.
“Sound Transit’s challenges are…MORE
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Burien Walk-n-Talk uncovers hidden park gem
Tue, 12/20/11
Mother Nature seems to endorse Burien’s monthly Walk-n-Talks. Brisk temperatures, but beautiful weather formed the backdrop for the fifth Walk-n-Talk on Dec. 3.
The Walk-n-Talk events launched in August with a new walking route each time.…MORE
Tukwila teacher active in Occupy movement
Tue, 12/20/11
By Gwen Davis
Last month, more than 1,000 workers, unemployed people, students, retirees and faith leaders rallied together at the Montlake Bridge as part of the “National Day of Action for the 99%,” hosted by Working Washington.
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Highline Schools foundation gives over $31,000 in grants
Tue, 12/20/11
Press release
The Highline Schools Foundation has awarded $31,608 in Excel/MAD grants for 54 grants at 30 different Highline public schools.
The foundation’s Excel Grant program was created to support classroom innovation in the…MORE
LETTER: Government causes high gas prices
Tue, 12/20/11
The piece by Julia Patterson that appeared in your paper (Dec. 9) was in serious need of a reality check.
Reality is, Yes, speculation may add a little to the price of gasoline, but other factors add far more to the price of gas.
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Holiday entertainment at the SeaTac Airport
Tue, 12/20/11
The Port of Seattle shared a YouTube video of the holiday happenings at the airport.
From the Port:Passengers on their way to or from holiday visits can enjoy some festive, fun entertainment by a big variety of talents all around the gates…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 12-19-11
Tue, 12/20/11
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE
South King County gang council requesting residents take online survey
Mon, 12/19/11
The Suburban King County Coordinating Council on Gangs (“the Council”) is a unique partnership between the Center for Children and Youth Justice and high-level decision makers from across South and East King County that is focused on creating a…MORE
SeaTac school placed on list of state's lowest achieving schools
Mon, 12/19/11
Odyssey—The Essential School, a small academy on SeaTac’s Tyee High campus, was among 57 state schools on a list of persistently lowest-achieving schools that was released by State Superintendent Randy Dorn on Dec. 19.
It was singled out…MORE
Families at White Center Heights Elementary Get Outpouring of Holiday Help
Mon, 12/19/11
Press release:
Staff at White Center Heights Elementary, community groups, and businesses are rallying around White Center children and families with an outpouring of holiday assistance.
White Center Heights staff and friends…MORE
