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South Seattle College has announced that former ITT Tech students displaced by the recent closure can qualify to have up to one year (45 credits) of in-state tuition covered with a combination of…MORE
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On the Go Week of 9-19-16
Mon, 09/19/16
Fall Recycle Roundup Fauntleroy Church 9140 California Ave. S.W. Sun., Sept. 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The green committee at Fauntleroy Church and 1 Green Planet will host the fall Recycle Roundup in the church parking lot. See the long list of what to…MORE
West Seattle neighbors putting up a fight to protect ponderosa pine
Mon, 09/19/16
By Lindsay Peyton
The ponderosa pine located in the middle of the side yard of 3038 39th Ave SW isn’t just any old tree.
It’s more than 90 years old, stretches higher than 100 feet up in the sky and has become a favorite landmark…MORE
'Hate-Free Delridge' event hopes to send a message opposing hate and celebrating diversity
Sun, 09/18/16
Stu Hennesey, owner of Alki Bike and Board and community activist, shared this announcement of a special event on Sept. 24, to oppose hate and celebrate community diversity.
Hennessy's announcement reads:
In a response to a local…MORE
Beach Drive drag racing means speed bumps are coming
Sat, 09/17/16
In her weekly newsletter to constituents District 1 Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold said that complaints about cars drag racing on Beach Drive SW have prompted her to seek the installation of three speed bumps on the road as part of an…MORE
Promised Land documentary details the Duwamish tribe's struggle for recognition; Showing at SIFF Sept. 27
Fri, 09/16/16
The Duwamish Tribe's fight for recognition by the federal government has been going on for decades and came to what looked like a conclusion in July of 2015, when the U.S Department of the Interior issue what it called a final decision. But none…MORE
South Seattle College celebrates largest incoming 13th Year Promise scholarship class
Thu, 09/15/16
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South Seattle College celebrated its largest incoming class of 13th Year Promise Scholarship recipients on Sept. 15 since the program’s inception in 2008. 110 student completed orientation this week…MORE
Controversial homeless shelter angers White Center residents at meeting
Thu, 09/15/16
By Lindsay Peyton
A proposed temporary emergency overnight shelter became the center of a heated debate tonight at the TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center.
The facility was packed with area residents for a special…MORE
UPDATE: At last the Admiral Theater is set for renovation; City permits in place the landmark will be restored
Thu, 09/15/16
Update 9/28 Renovation is underway at the Admiral Theater though some minor delays, which are inevitable it seems, have pushed the opening date back a bit. The work has started in Pier 1 (the theater to the east) while Pier 2 remains open. The…MORE
Applications available for Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017
Wed, 09/14/16
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Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017.
Arts in Parks - This program funds outdoor…MORE
