Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced his proposed 2014 budget on Sept. 23. None of it is set in stone until city council has a chance to evaluate, but the budget, coming in at $4.4 billion, has some highlights that should have specific impacts…MORE
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Block Watch Captains learn how to use "Smart911" tonight, Sept. 24
Tue, 09/24/13
Meeting announcement from the West Seattle Block Watch Captains' Network (meetings are open to everyone):
Have you created your Safety Profile for Smart911?
The city of Seattle now has Smart911 and it will soon be implemented…MORE
SPD: Mom abandons 7-year-old son at S. Jackson Nickelsville camp
Tue, 09/24/13
According to Seattle Police, a 7-year-old boy is under Child Protective Services custody after his mother abandoned him at the newly-formed Nickelsville homeless camp on the 2000 block of S. Jackson St.
Police responded to the camp around…MORE
King County proposed two year $9 billion budget has no new taxes, restores some services
Mon, 09/23/13
Information from King County
Building upon reforms put in place over the past four years, King County Executive Dow Constantine today proposed a balanced 2014 Budget with no new taxes that sustains essential functions and restores some…MORE
Mayor McGinn announces proposed $4.4 billion city budget
Mon, 09/23/13
The 2014 proposed budget by Mayor Mike McGinn if approved should have impact for preschoolers, seniors, law enforcement, school safety, and victims of domestic violence. The total budget is $4.4 billion which includes the city's $1 billion…MORE
Community conversation tonight (SEPT. 23) with Seattle Public Library
Mon, 09/23/13
Library Community Conversation Tonight! (SPL press release)
City Librarian Marcellus Turner is hosting 12 community conversations throughout the city. He will provide an update on implementation of the Library levy and hear from residents…MORE
On the Go -Week of 9-23-13
Mon, 09/23/13
GET EVENTS LISTED HERE! SEND YOUR EVENT NOTICE TO CALENDAR@ROBINSONNEWS.comGriefShare Support Group Grace Church 10323 28th Ave. S.W. Saturdays, starting Sept. 7th for 13 weeks, 10 a.m.—noon. This international grief recovery support group is…MORE
Prudential Northwest Realty Launches New Mobile App
Mon, 09/23/13
Prudential Northwest Realty launched their new mobile app at their celebrated launch party on board the Argosy cruise ship in the salty Seattle waterfront of Elliot Bay in Puget Sound.
More than three hundred managers, brokers and staff…MORE
King County seeks public input for next Strategic Plan
Sun, 09/22/13
Information from King County
King County government would like to invite all 2 million people in the region to visit www.OneKingCounty.info to provide input on the next iteration of the Strategic Plan, which will shape the future of county…MORE
SPD Mounted Patrol will demonstrate riding abilities at Westcrest Park
Sun, 09/22/13
The Seattle Police Department's Mounted Patrol will be doing demonstrations of some of their riding abilities at near stable in West Seattle, at Westcrest Park Sept. 22 at 2pm and 4pm.
The demonstrations will show off some crowd control…MORE