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Recent News Releases (last 60 days):

• 2/6/2012
  Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative announces 2012 funding opportunities
• 2/6/2012
  Foster cats available for adoption at Sunset Hill Community Association
• 2/6/2012
  Arborist sought for Seattle’s Urban Forestry Commission
• 2/6/2012
  Seattle City Council establishes Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• 2/3/2012
  Seattle seeks artists for temporary storefront art projects
• 2/2/2012
  Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 11!
• 2/2/2012
  Second Public Meeting for Jackson Park Golf Improvements
• 2/2/2012
  City and Seattle Public Schools to host Arts Education Forum, Feb. 16
• 2/2/2012
  Your Questions For the City Council, the Future of Belltown, and the Lunar New Year in SEATTLE CHANNEL's Viewerguide for February 2 - February 9
• 2/2/2012
  This Week on Art Zone with Nancy Guppy...
• 2/1/2012
  Power Restored in UW Area
• 2/1/2012
  Morter Joins City Light as Power Operations and Marketing Director
• 2/1/2012
  King County Councilmember Bob Ferguson and Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien co-host town hall meeting in Northeast Seattle
• 2/1/2012
  New members sought for Landmarks Preservation Board
• 2/1/2012
  Community Power Works for Home expands citywide
• 2/1/2012
  Seattle Public Utilities offers consulting opportunities workshop
• 2/1/2012
  Table Tennis Showcase and Exhibition at Green Lake Community Center
• 1/31/2012
  Seattle City Councilmembers Conlin, Licata and O'Brien to appear on this month's City Inside/Out: Council Edition
• 1/31/2012
  Hands-On Community Skills Fair coming up at Ravenna-Eckstein and Meadowbrook Community Centers
• 1/31/2012
  Construction Underway on Colman Pool Repairs
• 1/31/2012
  University District outage
• 1/31/2012
  70” propeller slated for installation in a north end park is stolen; Parks asks public’s help in finding it
• 1/30/2012
  Volunteer fish feeders needed for 2012 salmon project in Carkeek Park
• 1/27/2012
  Watch It Tonight: Future of Tolling
• 1/27/2012
  Join your Seattle elected officials at Saturday's City Hall Open House
• 1/26/2012
  The Future of Tolling, City Hall Open House, and Collective Musical Soul in SEATTLE CHANNEL’s Viewerguide for January 26 - February 2
• 1/26/2012
  City, county present ceramic works from their public art collections
• 1/26/2012
  Seattle’s Filipino community to honor World War II Filipino defenders of Bataan and Corregidor
• 1/26/2012
  Seattle Parks to hold workshop to begin work updating Magnuson Park Strategic Action Plan
• 1/25/2012
  Power Restored in Burien
• 1/25/2012
  Spay, vaccinate and chip your female cat for only $20
• 1/25/2012
  Seattle Community Budget Conference this Sunday, January 29
• 1/25/2012
  City Emphasizing Pothole Repairs After Winter Storm
• 1/25/2012
  New CAO liaisons heading to SPD precincts
• 1/24/2012
  Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative wins prestigious award
• 1/24/2012
  Are you 50 or better? Keep that resolution: train with Sound Steps for a 5K, 10K or half marathon walk
• 1/24/2012
  Seattle Parks to hold public meeting at Dr. Jose Rizal Park to look to the future
• 1/23/2012
  Power Restored in Shoreline and North Seattle
• 1/23/2012
  Deputy Mayor, Councilmember joined national leaders to discuss community empowerment
• 1/23/2012
  Seattle City Council approves marriage equality resolution
• 1/23/2012
  Bring your sweetie to the Volunteer Park Conservatory for a Valentine’s Day wine and chocolate tasting
• 1/22/2012
  Power out in Shoreline
• 1/21/2012
  No residential garbage pickup today; normal collections to resume on Jan. 23
• 1/21/2012
  Solid Waste Collections Resume Normal Schedule
• 1/20/2012
  Temperatures warming: Now the melt begins
• 1/20/2012
  No Seattle residential garbage pickup today, limited commercial service
• 1/20/2012
  Watch It Tonight: Gay Marriage in Washington?
• 1/20/2012
  Questions for the Mayor, Movies for Kids, and Skiers Jumping out of Perfectly Good Helicopters in SEATTLE CHANNEL’s Viewerguide for January 19 – January 26
• 1/20/2012
  Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.
• 1/20/2012
  Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.
• 1/20/2012
  How did we do?
• 1/19/2012
  Seattle Emergency Operations Center still operating
• 1/19/2012
  No Seattle residential garbage pickup today, limited commercial service
• 1/19/2012
  National Weather Service issues ice storm warning until noon
• 1/19/2012
  Power Restored to All Shoreline Customers
• 1/19/2012
  City encourages residents to get home before dark
• 1/19/2012
  Road conditions to remain difficult this evening
• 1/19/2012
  Joint Information Center to re-activate on Friday at 5:30 a.m.
• 1/19/2012
  New park planned for 14th Avenue NW in Ballard
• 1/18/2012
  Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitor road crew efforts
• 1/18/2012
  Solid Waste Collection Service Postponed in Seattle
• 1/18/2012
  SDOT continues 24 hour snow removal operations
• 1/18/2012
  Seattle garbage pickup now operating on a one-day delay
• 1/18/2012
  City prepares for possible icy morning commute
• 1/18/2012
  Joint Information Center to re-activate on Thursday at 5:30 a.m.
• 1/18/2012
  Scattered Outages Affecting North Part of Seattle City Light's Service Territory
• 1/17/2012
  City Emergency Operations Center to activate at 7 a.m.
• 1/17/2012
  Normal Garbage Pickup Set for Tuesday, But Restrictions in Hilly Locations
• 1/17/2012
  Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee to review the Pattern or Practice process of U.S. Department of Justice findings
• 1/17/2012
  Seattle Park Board January 26 meeting canceled
• 1/17/2012
  Locate your street drains, keep them clear of snow and debris
• 1/17/2012
  Normal garbage pickup set for Wednesday, but snow could change that
• 1/17/2012
  Joint Information Center to re-activate on Wednesday at 6 a.m.
• 1/16/2012
  Normal Garbage Pickup Set for Monday, But Restrictions in Hilly Locations
• 1/16/2012
  Seattle Continues Response to Winter Storm
• 1/16/2012
  Mayor urges public to prepare for next major winter storms
• 1/16/2012
  Emergency Operations Center to re-activate on Tuesday at 7 a.m.
• 1/15/2012
  City opens added shelter for homeless people
• 1/15/2012
  Seattle responds to winter storm
• 1/15/2012
  City Light Crews Working to Restore Power in Capitol Hill
• 1/14/2012
  SDOT's Snow Response Continues Throughout the City
• 1/14/2012
  Rainier Valley Outage 1-14-12
• 1/13/2012
  Watch It Tonight: Race Relations in Seattle
• 1/13/2012
  Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets from cold
• 1/13/2012
  Snow’s coming: now’s a good time to rake street drains, wrap pipes
• 1/13/2012
  Seattle prepares for the possibility of winter weather
• 1/13/2012
  Help Plan Seattle's Energy Future!
• 1/12/2012
  Student absence rate at lowest level in five years
• 1/12/2012
  Celebrate Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 11
• 1/12/2012
  Seattle Parks to hold public meeting at Dr. Jose Rizal Park to look to the future
• 1/12/2012
  Otterly wonderful: video shows river otter in new Duwamish habitat
• 1/12/2012
  Your Questions For the City Council, Seattle's Racial Relations, and the Bass Guitar of Tomorrow in SEATTLE CHANNEL's Viewerguide for January 12 - January 19
• 1/12/2012
  Jefferson Park Skatepark Opens
• 1/11/2012
  New Web-based Map of Seattle's Street Trees
• 1/11/2012
  Local elected officials highlight solutions to region's human trafficking problem
• 1/11/2012
  Burn ban in effect: Beach fires prohibited at Golden Gardens Park and Alki Beach Park
• 1/11/2012
  Seattle Symphony to give free community concert at City Hall, Jan. 25
• 1/10/2012
  Normal Solid Waste Collections for MLK Holiday
• 1/10/2012
  City invests in neighborhood arts and cultural events
• 1/10/2012
  Mayor announces innovative new job-readiness program for immigrant and refugee youth and their families
• 1/10/2012
  King County, Seattle, Port promote awareness of human trafficking
• 1/9/2012
  Fabulous Felines Available for Adoption at International District
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle City Council to focus on economic recovery in 2012
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle City Hall exhibition showcases city's public art program
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle City Council debuts new homepage
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle Park Board January 12 meeting canceled
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle Parks announces a park name, clears up confusion on another
• 1/9/2012
  Seattle’s Green Building EVOLUTION
• 1/9/2012
  Winners Announced for 2010-2011 Design Excellence Awards of the Seattle Design Commission
• 1/9/2012
  TEEN MARCH THIS SATURDAY TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
• 1/6/2012
  Watch It Tonight: 2012 Legislative Preview
• 1/6/2012
  Seattle City Council to hold inaugural ceremony
• 1/6/2012
  Mayor seeks candidates for International Special Review District Board
• 1/5/2012
  Drinking Water Advisory Lifted for South Seattle
• 1/5/2012
  Seattle City Councilmembers applaud Gov. Gregoire's support of marriage equality
• 1/5/2012
  Exhibition at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery features city staff picks
• 1/5/2012
  Mayor, City Council appoint new Seattle Arts Commissioners
• 1/5/2012
  Seattle Parks is calling all volunteers! Come to one of two volunteer open houses at Discovery Park, Camp Long
• 1/5/2012
  A Legislative Look Ahead and Page Turners for Tweens in SEATTLE CHANNEL's Viewerguide for January 5 - January 12
• 1/4/2012
  Mayor's statement on Governor Gregoire supporting marriage equality
• 1/3/2012
  Web portal promotes walking in and around Seattle
• 12/29/2011
  Community encouraged to attend final meeting for McGilvra Place Park Renovation
• 12/29/2011
  Seattle Parks invites community to participate in meetings for Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek
• 12/26/2011
  Service Restored to All Customers Affected by Yesterday's Windstorm
• 12/25/2011
  More than 7,000 Homes, Businesses Affected by Power Outage
• 12/25/2011
  City Light Crews Responding to Scattered Outages as Storm Moves North
• 12/25/2011
  City Light Crews Responding to Scattered Outages
• 12/22/2011
  Jim Page, the True Patriot Network, and the 2011 Film Critics Wrap in SEATTLE CHANNEL’s Viewerguide for December 22 - December 29
• 12/22/2011
  Jim Page: 40 Years in Seattle
• 12/22/2011
  Seattle Parks and Recreation brings in its millionth conservation rebate dollar!
• 12/22/2011
  Parks working to repair Lake Union Park water leak
• 12/22/2011
  Mayor Seeks Candidates for Pioneer Square Preservation Board
• 12/21/2011
  Seattle, King County receive more than $21.8 million in federal homeless assistance grants
• 12/21/2011
  Seattle City Council encourages public input on improving Seattle Public Library services
• 12/21/2011
  Neighborhood Matching Fund supports community-initiated projects
• 12/20/2011
  Seattle City Council outlines 2012 committee assignments
• 12/20/2011
  Pilot artist space program launches in Pioneer Square, International District
• 12/19/2011
  Seattle joins global movement to protect marine wildlife
• 12/19/2011
  Seattle City Council approves West Seattle gateway neighborhood rezone
• 12/19/2011
  Operator offering double range balls at Interbay Golf
• 12/19/2011
  Seattle Parks Acting Superintendent approves removal of Madison Park shoreline fence
• 12/16/2011
  Seattle City Councilmember Burgess' statement in response to Department of Justice findings
• 12/16/2011
  Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell's statement on Department of Justice findings
• 12/16/2011
  Seattle City Councilmember Burgess' statement in response to Interim Superintendent Enfield's announcement
• 12/16/2011
  New Community Center, Teen Programming Hours Announced for 2012
• 12/16/2011
  Maintenance Closure for Green Lake Community Center, Evans Pool
• 12/15/2011
  The Future of Sales Tax, Dangerous Toys Under the Tree, and the Age of Flannel in SEATTLE CHANNEL’s Viewerguide for December 15 - December 22
• 12/15/2011
  Sound Transit votes to approve $2 million to plan for high capacity transit from Ballard to Downtown
• 12/15/2011
  Application available for Youth Arts funding
• 12/14/2011
  Recycling & Disposal Stations Closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1
• 12/14/2011
  Mayor calls on residents to donate to area food banks
• 12/13/2011
  Green Holiday Recycling Tips
• 12/13/2011
  Seattle City Council to discuss Roosevelt neighborhood rezone
• 12/13/2011
  Community Meetings Address Proposed Street Tree Ordinance
• 12/13/2011
  Seattle Animal Shelter presents “Cool City Pets”- Saturday, December 17
• 12/12/2011
  Seattle and DOC partner to reduce violations by offenders supervised in the community
• 12/12/2011
  Seattle Parks Continues Shoreline Restoration at Seward Park
• 12/12/2011
  Seattle City Council passes legislation to improve safety and oversight of limousine industry in Seattle
• 12/12/2011
  Seattle City Council creates Economic Development Commission
• 12/12/2011
  Saving the Pike-Pine Neighborhood Culture: Seattle City Council approves program to save character structures