Orca Plus Fall Session for After-School Enrichment Begins 2 October: Local Registration Opens 25 September
Orca Plus will commence its Fall session for after-school enrichment on 2 October 2023, ending on 15 December 2023. Registration opens on 25 September 2023 via 6crickets. The community has been notified via fliers, posters, and a digest note.
Read full storyLocal Councilmember Herbold Responds to Racial Slur Incident Involving SPD Officer and Calls for Action Against Racism
Seattle City Councilmember Lisa Herbold has released a statement in response to an audio recording. The recording features a Seattle Police Department (SPD) officer and his wife using racial slurs against a Chinese-American woman. As the chair of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee, Herbold expressed her concern over the incident. She questioned the trust of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) communities in SPD after such an event.
Read full storyKing County Culvert Replacement on 284th Ave SE Concludes: Road Reopened and Flooding Prevention Enhanced
The 284th Avenue SE Culvert Replacement Project in King County is replacing a small, rusted culvert with a larger one. This is to prevent flooding and facilitate fish passage. The culvert is located north of SE 472nd Street. The project started in July 2023, and a six-week road closure was necessary from August 9 to September 22, 2023. This allowed for the construction of an excavation site for the new concrete culvert.
Read full storyHazel Wolf K-8 Principal's Bulletin: Upcoming Events, E-Stem Integration, and Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations
The Hazel Wolf K-8 Principal's Weekly Bulletin for September 24, 2023, highlights several upcoming events. The Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for September 26, at 9:30 am. Middle School Curriculum Night and Elementary School Curriculum Night are on October 4th and October 5th respectively. The 6th-graders will visit the Mt. Rainier Institute from October 9th to October 12th. Elementary School Picture Day is on October 10th, and Middle School Picture Day is on October 11th. The 6th Graders will have their pictures taken on November 15th, also known as Retake Day.
Read full storyLocal Alert: Belltown Residents Urged to Assist in Ongoing Homicide Investigation
A serious stabbing incident occurred in the Belltown neighborhood on Friday afternoon. At around 5:00 p.m., police arrived at an apartment building on Cedar Street in response to a call. They found a male victim with a severe wound in the lobby. Despite the combined rescue efforts of the police and Seattle Fire, the victim was declared dead at the scene.
Read full storyLocal Resident Found Dead on South Hanford Street, Seattle Police Investigating
Seattle Police received a 911 call regarding an overdose on South Hanford Street. They discovered an unconscious man on the sidewalk, later identified as a 54-year-old, showing signs of trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Read full storyBelltown Residents Alert: Fatal Stabbing Incident at Cedar Street Apartment Building
Police were called to a stabbing incident in the Belltown neighborhood on a Friday afternoon. A man with a serious wound was discovered in the lobby of an apartment building on Cedar Street around 5:00 p.m. Despite efforts by the police and Seattle Fire to save him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Read full storyExplore Tacoma's New T Line Extension Stops with Your ORCA Card
The recent T Line extension in Tacoma has added seven new stations. These provide easy access to the Stadium District, Wright Park, and major medical facilities. The ORCA card is the recommended payment method for the T Line and other regional transit systems.
Read full storyNo-Cost Vaccine Clinics for Children and Adults Hosted by SPS Health Services
SPS Health Services is hosting no-cost vaccine clinics at various schools. The GO-Vax Kids program offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines, among others, for children between six months and 18 years old.
Read full storyFree Vaccine Clinics for Children and Adults Hosted at Local Schools
SPS Health Services is hosting no-cost vaccine clinics at different school sites, in collaboration with GO-Vax Kids and Seattle Visiting Nurse Association. These clinics offer flu, COVID-19, and mandatory school vaccines for both children and adults.
Read full storyExplore Tacoma's New T Line Stops with Your ORCA Card: Local Attractions, Services, and More
The recent T Line extension in Tacoma has added seven new stations, linking the Stadium District, Wright Park, and major medical facilities. This allows easier access to city attractions and services. The ORCA card is a recommended payment method for the T Line and other transit services.
Read full storySeattle Shifts Focus: Supporting Recovery Over Prosecution in Drug Law
Seattle is focusing on support and treatment for drug addiction rather than prosecution. A key initiative is the Health 99 overdose response unit, part of the fire department’s Mobile Integrated Health program. This unit responds to overdose cases and connects individuals with service providers for outpatient services, primary care, and homeless outreach services. The aim is to reduce repeated overdoses and increase addiction recovery.
Read full storyNathan Hale School Update: Hispanic Heritage Lessons, Rising Academic Demands, and Upcoming Homecoming Week
The author, likely a school official, addresses families after the second week of the new school year. The week was filled with activities, including lessons for Hispanic Heritage Month. These lessons highlighted the impact of Hispanic Americans on US history, culture, and achievements. The official urges parents to discuss these lessons with their students.
Read full storyLincoln High School Principal's Updates: Yom Kippur Wishes, Latinx Heritage Month, and 'Walk to Support' Initiative
On September 22, 2023, the Principal of Lincoln High School, Seattle, sent a family email. It wished a meaningful Yom Kippur to those observing. It also acknowledged the start of Latinx Heritage Month on September 15th. The school, along with Seattle Public Schools, celebrates the Hispanic community's contributions during this month. This tradition, extended to a month by President Reagan in 1988, provides resources to learn about Hispanic heritage.
Read full storyFree Vaccine Clinics at Local Schools: Essential Info for Residents
SPS Health Services Vaccine Clinics at Multiple School Locations SPS Health Services is hosting free vaccine clinics at multiple school locations. GO-Vax Kids is offering flu, COVID-19, and school-required vaccines for children ages six months to 18 years. Seattle Visiting Nurse Association is offering flu vaccines to anyone age four to adult; and COVID-19 boosters to anyone age five to adult. Bring your vaccine records and insurance card if available.Visit here for more details.
Read full storySeattle Residents Invited to Discuss Bloch House Nomination at Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting
The Landmarks Preservation Board in Seattle plans to discuss the Bloch House nomination. The house is located at 1439 E Prospect Street, Capitol Hill. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. You can find the Landmark Nomination details on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website.
Read full storyMayor Harrell Responds to Racist Remarks by Local Officer, Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminate Racism in Seattle Police Department
Mayor Harrell has responded to the racist language used by an off-duty police officer in Seattle. He supports Chief Diaz's quick action in handling the incident. However, he could not share details about the ongoing investigation by the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) due to city law. Harrell stressed that there is no room for racism in the city or the police department.
Read full storyFree Vaccination Clinics for Kids and Adults Scheduled at Whitman Middle School in October
SPS Health Services plans to hold free vaccine clinics at several schools, including Whitman Middle School. The clinics will offer flu, COVID-19, and school-required vaccines to children from six months to 18 years old. The project, in collaboration with GO-Vax Kids, will take place on October 1, 15, and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the large gym.
Read full storyLocal Residents Invited to Attend Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting on Bloch House Nomination
Seattle's Landmarks Preservation Board will review the nomination of the Bloch House at 1439 E Prospect Street in Capitol Hill. The board meeting is on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. You can view the Landmark Nomination on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods website.
Read full storySeattle Officer Suspended Over Racist Remarks: Chief Diaz Commits to Restoring Community Trust
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has suspended an officer due to a bias/hate complaint. The Office of Police Accountability (OPA) received the complaint after an audio recording emerged of the off-duty officer making racist remarks. Chief Diaz responded immediately, stating that this behavior contradicts the department's values and the agreement with the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild.
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