Volunteers using photography to 'ReUnite' military families

Submitted by Lindsay Cohen, KOMO 4 News Reporter

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:09am

Volunteers using photography to 'ReUnite' military families

Kristi Lloyd is a one man army.

On a recent afternoon, she laid out her plan of attack: boots on the ground, ammo in her bag, and her weapon of choice -- a Canon.

Kristi Lloyd is a one man army, and her battle on this day: capturing the homefront while a sailor is overseas.

"If I could offer them a little piece of joy to help the months pass along -- so that they could always have those moments captured -- I think that's the very least we could do," she said.

Lloyd, of West Seattle, is one hundreds of photographers nationwide who participate in a program called Operation Love ReUnited, pairing those behind the lens with those who give the ultimate sacrifice.

On a sunny day in South Lake Union, Lloyd meets Bri Rousseau of Everett for the very first time. Two steps ahead of Rousseau are her two young girls: Georgia, 6, and Graycee, 2, decked out in red, white, and blue, and bursting with energy like Independence Day fireworks.

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Pitch in for Seattle Works Day this weekend

Submitted by KOMO Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:28pm

Pitch in for Seattle Works Day this weekend

Nearly 1,300 people will get to work on projects around the city Saturday for the annual Seattle Works Day.

The nonprofit Seattle Works organizes the annual event offering people a chance to join a team and dig in on a service project.

You can form your own team or join a team formed by someone you know.

People will volunteer from noon to 3:30 p.m. and then celebrate the day with a party at Seattle Center.

If you are booked on Saturday, you can also join as a "virtual team member."

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Local high school students to win scholarships tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge, KOMO Communities Reporter

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 2:23pm

Local high school students to win scholarships tonight

The Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund Trustees will honor 24 Seattle high school students this evening with a $2000 scholarship for post-high school education. The students will be recognized at an award ceremony and reception tonight at 7 p.m. in the Frances Penrose Owens Auditorium of the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence.

Friends, family, and school district personnel who have worked with these students are invited to attend this celebratory event.

The following students will be honored:

Elyses Ayenew and Kelsey Bolinger, Ballard
David Coven and Ana David, Cleveland
Theophilus Savini and Rachel Visario, Franklin
Lucero Torres-Bravo and Francisco Martinez-Crisanto, Garfield
Mohomed Fofana and Gennevi Lu, Hale
Teri Hunter and Choega Thundrup, Ingraham
Andres Arano Aguilera, Interagency
Salenna Green, Middle College at Northgate
Alexis Ford and Anthony Segi, Rainier Beach
Sofiya Idris and Risku Tuffa, Roosevelt
Kindra Galan and Antonio Horton, Sealth
Jennifer Romero-Diaz and Jesus Sanches, South Lake
Suzanne Bechara and Jomar Rumbawa, West Seattle

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Reminder: Free bus rides for cyclists this week

Submitted by KOMO Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:23am

Reminder: Free bus rides for cyclists this week

King County Metro Transit is offering free bus rides for bicyclists this week.

The offer is for any cyclist loading a bike on a Metro bus or Sound Transit Express bus operated by Metro.

Metro is trying to encourage people to try bike-and-bus trips during National Bike Month.

The Sound Transit Express routes included are 540, 542, 545, 550, 554, 555, 556 and 560. (It does not apply to Link light rail, Sounder, the South Lake Union Streetcar, or the King County Water Taxi.)

If you are worried about holding up a packed bus while trying to load your bike, Metro has practice bike racks at North Seattle Community College, the University of Washington, Bellevue College, Alki Bike and Board in West Seattle, and at the offices of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington in Pioneer Square.

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'We really want to respond to what the community wants'

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 3:10pm

'We really want to respond to what the community wants'

No more boring design meetings, no more written submissions - when it comes to commercial projects one developer wants to change the way neighbors get involved for good.

"Skanska saw an article about 'Popularise' and wanted to bring it to the West Coast," said Jen Sandberg, a spokeswoman for the commercial developer.

Similar to Pinterest for people, Popularise offers developers and business owners a way to ‘crowd source’ ideas for future projects with the click of a button.

"People can provide a picture of a concept or something current that they would like to see brought to Seattle. It could be anything from a new 'Molly Moons' to a 'Quiznos'" said Sandberg.

Skanska USA just launched a Popularise drawing board for its ‘400 Fairview’ project.

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City council invites neighbors to talk budget, priorities during community meetings

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 2:25pm

The city wants to talk 'shop' with residents.

During the month of May the city council is holding three community conversations, one each Monday, throughout Seattle.

The next one is scheduled for tomorrow, May 14 for residents living in the central part of the city.

The meeting starts at 6:00p.m. at Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, Broadway Edison Building, Room BE1110.

The city says these meetings are not designed to be formal public hearings but rather discussions about the city's budget, neighborhood priorities, decisions facing city leaders and an opportunity for neighbors to meet and talk with council members.

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Get moving, 'Bike to Work Day' headed this way

Submitted by Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 11:41am

Get moving, 'Bike to Work Day' headed this way

Every year, for at least one day, residents are asked to leave the car in the garage and hit the road using two wheels. This year that day falls on Friday, May 18.

‘F5 Bike to Work Day’ is a chance for neighbors and residents throughout the city to try a different way way to commute.

Thousands of cyclists are expected to pack the streets and neighborhoods to participate in this year’s event.

Below is a rundown, from organizers, of what riders can expect to see on Friday:

Dozens of Commuter Stations along major bike routes in the region - Stop by between 6-9:00a.m. and:
Pick up a free souvenir
Enter the free drawing for fabulous prizes
Join Cascade Bicycle Club at our once-a-year discounted rate.
Ask a bike mechanic to look over your bike or air up your tires.
Fuel up with snacks, coffee, or juice (varies from station to station)
Rally at Seattle City Hall