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
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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
information from South Seattle College
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
information from Seattle Parks
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
SeaTac will appeal Port's decision to forgo environmental review in phase 1 of 3,000 tree-cutting plan
Tue, 09/13/16
By Gwen Davis
The City of SeaTac will appeal the Port of Seattle's decision to forgo an environmental review for the first phase of their 3,000 tree-cutting plan.
The Port will cut down nearly 3,000 trees in the upcoming three or so…MORE
South Seattle College welcomes incoming 13th Year scholars with Bridge Program
Mon, 09/12/16
information from SSC South Seattle College will welcome the incoming class of 13th Year Promise Scholarship recipients to campus from Sept. 13-15 for a three-day Bridge Program orientation that prepares recent high school graduates for a…MORE
Want to retire early? Start planning now
Mon, 09/12/16
By Sarah Cecil
The average American retires at about age 63, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. If you enjoy your work, of course, you may want to go well beyond that age. But what if you don’t want to wait until 63 or so? Can…MORE
West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice campaigning against modernizing nuclear arsenal
Mon, 09/12/16
West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice (WSNFPJ), a local organization dedicated to peace and justice shared an announcement regarding their opposition to the modernization of the nation's nuclear weapons.
"We decided to join the…MORE
