press release: South Seattle Community College’s TRiO-Talent Search (TS) grant has been renewed by the US Department of Education for the period 2011-2016. This is good news for more than 600 Highline and Seattle Public School students served…MORE
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UPDATE 2: Facing foreclosure, Village Green Nursery's Vera Johnson hopes for the best
Tue, 07/19/11
UPDATE July 21: The economic justice petition begun by Vera Johnson, and aimed at Bank of America has gained more than 3000 signatures and continues to grow as the story of her imminent foreclosure spreads. But Johnson is hoping to make…MORE
UPDATE 2 - Medical Marijuana: Seattle City Council passes; Mayor signs ordinance to legitimize operations
Mon, 07/18/11
Clarification: In speaking with sources familiar with the ever-changing medical marijuana landscape in Washington, it appears "dispensaries" is no longer an accurate term for operations in Seattle that act as a source for patients to purchase…MORE
Reminder: Potential Metro cuts meeting is this Thursday
Mon, 07/18/11
Press release: The third and final King County Council hearing on potential Metro Transit service cuts and the proposed congestion reduction charge to maintain service will be held in Burien on Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m., at the Burien City…MORE
UPDATE: Is Alki honest? "Somewhat honest." Honest Tea experiment results
Mon, 07/18/11
UPDATE:
Unlike most of America, the Seattle area was overcast and cool today which translated to not a lot of takers for the Honest Tea honesty experiment explained below. About 40 bottles were sold as a camera recorded a stand in front of…MORE
On the Go Week of 7-18-11
Mon, 07/18/11
Discovery Shop 4535 California Ave S.W. 206 937 7169 50% OFF clothing with long legs and long sleeves: Monday, July 25 thru Sunday, July 31. 50% OFF Men’s wear: Every Sunday in July. Blue -tagged items $1: Thursday, July 21 thru Sunday, July 31.…MORE
SLIDESHOW: July Jubilee Days parade was wet and wonderful
Sun, 07/17/11
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Under a steady light rain the annual July Jubilee Days parade was held in White Center beginning shortly after 11:00 am. It began at 112th street s.w. where the entries gathered for staging and sequencing…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle Garden Tour 2011
Sun, 07/17/11
Photojournalist Kim Robinson took the West Seattle Garden tour and filed reports as she toured. The ten gardens on the tour offered a look at the wide range of creativity and resourcefulness exhibited by some of the best gardeners in West Seattle…MORE
SLIDESHOW: WWII era celebrated with daytime events and evening dance party at Museum of Flight
Sun, 07/17/11
Over 450, some in WWII period attire, attended the "Heroes of the Homefront" dance Saturday at the Museum of Flight. The Museum celebrated World War II's iconic B-17 bomber and the 95th anniversary of the Boeing Company a day of special…MORE
SLIDESHOW: 34th District Dems Celebrity Softball pitted incumbents against their challengers in Lincoln Park
Sat, 07/16/11
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The 34th Legislative District Democrats held their annual picnic and Celebrity Softball game Saturday featuring City Council and School Board members and their challengers, plus others in the political scene.…MORE