Archive for 'Parks and Recreation'
Summer Food & Fun on City Stream
We’re celebrating summer on CityStream! From fun family activities to food drives, we’re covering it all. How the City of Seattle and school officials are making sure kids who rely on school lunches for their main meal, get plenty to eat this summer. Plus, what you can do to help. Then, from[More]
Posted: June 10th, 2011 under City Issues, Housing and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Schools, Take 21.
Tags: CityStream, Neighborhoods, Schools
The Future of Seattle Center
Nearly fifty years ago, the World’s Fair was held on the grounds of what is now Seattle Center. After half a century, the “cultural and community heart” of Seattle is showing its age. What's the future of the popular gathering place? And as the rollercoaster and other rides of the Fun Forest[More]
Posted: April 9th, 2010 under City Issues, Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center, Take 21.
Tags: C.R. Douglas, City Inside/Out, Seattle Center
KeyArena upgrade bill dies in Olympia
In April 2009, at the end of its regular session, the Washington State Legislature did not act on a bill that would provide money for upgrading Seattle Center's KeyArena. This, in turn, means that the City of Seattle may not be able to collect $30 million from Sonics/Thunder owner Clay Bennett.[More]
Posted: May 5th, 2009 under Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center.
Tags: Seattle Center, Sonics
New Seattle Center Director to take oath of office
On January 22, Robert Nellams was sworn in as the new Seattle Center Director by the Seattle City Council. Nellams was acting Director since Virginia Anderson retired early last year after 18 years as Center Director. Mayor Nickels made his announcement appointing Nellams in November.[More]
Posted: January 25th, 2009 under Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center.
Tags: Mayor, Seattle Center, Sonics