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This painting depicts the typical scene that settlers and military personnel encountered coming to Washington Territory in the mid-1850’s.  The painting currently on display at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center was created by Beulah (Maple) Norman (1893-1992), granddaughter of Jacob Maple.  She was born near the site this painting represents.” - Tukwila Historical Society
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This painting depicts the typical scene that settlers and military personnel encountered coming to Washington Territory in the mid-1850’s. The painting currently on display at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center was created by Beulah (Maple) Norman (1893-1992), granddaughter of Jacob Maple. She was born near the site this painting represents.”
Please join the Tukwila Historical Society at 1 p.m. June 8 for Lorraine McConaghy’s free presentation “Territorial Voices: A Civil War Reader’s Theater” at Tukwila Community Center. This presentation is being made possible by a grant through Humanities Washington. It is hosted by the Tukwila Historical Society and the Tukwila Arts Commission.

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2:35 PM May 16, 2013

Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption

Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known:  its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...

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Blogs 8:54 AM May 19, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

SNOOZE-YOU LOSE: Monday, May 20th: Webinar/Book Release at 6:30 AM Suburban Poverty

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Blogs 8:15 AM May 19, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

Tukwila Candidates

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Blogs 8:30 PM May 18, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

Tukwila Article In Seattle Times

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Blogs 7:14 AM May 18, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

Biking Dry

Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...

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Blogs 10:28 PM May 17, 2013 Cliff Mass Weather Blog, a Community Blog

Tukwila School District Community Meeting May 28th!

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Blogs 9:11 AM May 17, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

Sleep Country USA's annual Pajama Bowl raises about $154,000

The Sleep Country USA’s eighth annual dual-city Portland and Seattle Pajama Bowl events raised about $154,000 for area foster kids.

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1:51 PM May 16, 2013

Mobile Spay Station to be at Kent Pet Adoption Center twice a week

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is partnering with Pasado's Safe Haven and South County Cats to bring Pasado's Mobile Spay Station to the Pet Adoption Center in Kent twice a week.

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1:20 PM May 16, 2013 Kent Reporter

Tukwila School District selects Patricia Larson as new Foster High School principal

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Blogs 11:06 AM May 16, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

The Conversation with new Supt Nancy Coogan

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Blogs 9:00 AM May 16, 2013 Tukwila Talk, a Community Blog

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