The Seattle Police Department is taking applications for its spring Community Police Academy that begins March 18. The academy is a ten-week program that meets every Thursday from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. through May 20. The Community Police Academy is designed to provide Seattle residents with an opportunity to learn firsthand about the job of a police officer
January 14, 2010
After years at South Lake Union, Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s Gay Bingo kicks off its 17th season with a move to its new home at Fremont Studios (155 N. 35th St) on Saturday. The monthly event is a fundraiser to benefit Lifelong’s various programs and services. We have made a great home at South Lake Union Naval Reserve building
January 13, 2010
These days, bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to houses. Last month the Seattle City Council unanimously approved to expand the backyard cottage ordinance, allowing construction of “detached accessory dwelling units” (DADU) throughout the city. Until then, DADUs had only been allowed in Southeast Seattle since 2006. Last September, Fremont resident and architect Bruce Parker and his wife opened Microhouse to help
January 13, 2010
It goes without saying but it’s always a good idea to lock your doors. Reader Scott sent us an email yesterday to remind us why: I live at 50th and Whitman and today at 350pm I observed a gentleman wearing blue jeans, green backpack, blue jacket with white sleeves and a black hat. Trying car doors to see
January 12, 2010
The newly adopted School Assignment Plan (.pdf) will affect many families and children who are entering kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades this coming fall for the 2010-11 school year. (You can find schools in your area here.) School assignments will be sent out in late February. In the meantime, parents will get a chance to learn about
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