Robo calls went out yesterday to Seattle area residents regarding their recycling, urging people to put out their bins even though they would not be picked up. Why? Expressly to allow city inspectors to drive around and note how many containers…MORE
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Sanhica Washington named as new Principal at Roxhill Elementary School
Wed, 08/08/12
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda has named Sanhica Washington as the new principal for Roxhill Elementary School, replacing the recently promoted Carmela Dellino. Dellino was named as Executive Director for Seattle Public Schools…MORE
Riverview Park comfort station will be replaced
Wed, 08/08/12
Kelly Davidson of Seattle Parks and Recreation shared this news about the Riverview Comfort Station: "The comfort station at Riverview Playfield at 7226 12th Ave SW will be replaced with a new comfort station. The existing facility has been…MORE
Microsoft names Mount View teacher one of nation’s top educators
Wed, 08/08/12
Press release: Jamie Ewing, a fifth grade teacher at Mount View Elementary, was awarded top honors in Microsoft’s Partners in Learning U.S. Forum.
He is one of 16 educators in the nation honored for inspiring student learning and impacting…MORE
Roxhill Skatespot will get new bid information from West Seattle's Grindline Skateparks; California Skateparks deemed 'non-responsive'
Wed, 08/08/12
The Roxhill Skatespot that has been in the works now for many months is finally getting down to a resolution.
The process was slowed down by a number of bidders on the project being deemed "non-responsive" and West Seattle's own Grindline…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Night out parties entertain, unite and inform neighbors across West Seattle
Tue, 08/07/12
All across West Seattle hundreds of streets were closed off as neighbors held their own block parties as part of Night Out, an event intended to get neighbors acquanted to help fight crime, provide assistance in emergencies and make neighborhoods…MORE
Early primary results are in: Cody and Fitzgibbon are safe, the levies are passing and Nickels is trailing
Tue, 08/07/12
Early primary results from the August 7 election have been posted by King County.
You can keep an eye on the results here, and the next round of updates is expected at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Here's some significant local…MORE
Seattle’s plan to cap towing fees irks the industry, locally and statewide
Tue, 08/07/12
In late July Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Nick Licata announced plans to cap involuntary towing fees and storage rates starting in 2013, and the idea has not been well received by West Seattle towing companies or their state…MORE
Twilight Artist Collective is for sale
Tue, 08/07/12
Established in 2005, the Twilight Artist Collective at 4306 S.W. Alaska St. is for sale at a price of $30,000, according to the owners.
The Junction art collective was created by local artists Mary Enslow, Cheryl Robinson and Erin Staffeld…MORE
Bid to delay North Highline's annexation vote defeated on tie vote
Tue, 08/07/12
The November election vote on annexation of North Highline and White Center to Burien will happen.
Despite pleas heard during more than an hour of public comment to delay the annexation vote because of the poor economy, the Burien City…MORE
