After seriously considering dissolving their organization, the Monogram Club rebounded, not with new blood, but with new volunteers to help operate the club. Members donate $8,500 per year in college scholarships to about seven West Seattle High…MORE
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Homeless One Night Count "utterly approximate"
Sat, 02/04/12
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD mandates an annual one night count called "Opening Doors" to determine the numbers of homeless people in and around urban areas, including King County. Federal grants are distributed on the…MORE
Avalon Restaurant closes; Feb. 3 was their last night
Fri, 02/03/12
They lasted a year and one month to the day. The team at Avalon Restaurant had high ambitions and by all accounts made outstanding food. In the end however it came down to the monthly cost of doing business. The restaurant closed for good Friday…MORE
North Highline crime and public safety report for January
Fri, 02/03/12
White Center Storefront Deputy BJ Myers presented his monthly public safety recap to the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council on Feb. 3. Here are the details:
Robberies Speaking on different robberies in the area, Myers said the…MORE
24 Schools in South Seattle and South King County Earn Achievement Awards
Fri, 02/03/12
Press release: Twenty-four schools in the Road Map Region of South Seattle and South King County are receiving Washington Achievement Awards for 2011. The Washington Achievement Award is sponsored by the Office of Superintendent of Public…MORE
Finalists for Highline Schools Superintendent will meet the public
Fri, 02/03/12
Three finalist candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Highline School District will have a chance to meet the public over three days beginning Feb. 22. The School Board will select the three finalists by the middle of…MORE
Seattle’s Poet Populist Mike Hickey reads & offers workshop Saturday
Thu, 02/02/12
Press release:
The Poetry of Place: Witness the Wise Words of White Center Join us for a workshop exploring White Center with Poetry
Saturday, February 4th at 2:00PM – White Center Library, 11220 16 Ave SW
Mike Hickey,…MORE
UPDATE: King County Sheriff reports missing boy has come home
Thu, 02/02/12
UPDATE: King County Sheriff reports that the boy showed up at home last night and all is well.
Original Post: If you live near Hazel Valley Elementary School in Burien at 402 s.w. 132 Street or have been in that area this afternoon, the…MORE
UPDATE: Same-sex marriage evokes emotions on House Floor; KC Council's McDermott "will marry my partner"
Thu, 02/02/12
Update for Feb. 8 Just one day after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional that California voters had unfairly placed same-sex couples to a lower status than heterosexual couples when the ban was passed, the Washington…MORE
Local medical cannabis providers ponder the future
Thu, 02/02/12
Marijuana is on the mind of elected officials in Olympia these days as Initiative 502 (proposing recreational legalization for those over 21) is discussed ahead of a likely vote by the people in November.
In addition, letters have been…MORE