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Feature Story

Family Fun, Seattle Rain
Fairwood Greens Neighborhood Holds Second Annual 'Sunday in the Park'

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Fairwood Greens neighbors rolled over to nearby Allen Park to spread the blankets, break out the picnic and spirits and have some good old-time neighborly fun. Band Seattle Rain moved some to get up and dance at the Greens' second annual "Sunday in the Park" event on August 8. >>

 

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Abandoned Homes Need Neighborly TLC
Signs of neglect can bring down the rest of the neighborhood... in more ways we can imagine. If neighbors have abandoned their home and it shows it, read about ways you and your neighbors can help.

Fairwood-Area Community Sales Lining Up this Summer
Three nearby neighborhoods are preparing for an onslaught of garage sale frenzy in the next few weeks. Break out the change, gas up your car and get ready to wheel & deal!

School Year Wrap-Up
'R' Word Pledge, Author Visits
Carriage Crest Events Engage

Carriage Crest shares two events that helped them move to a fantastic year-end finish.

Fairwood Martial Arts to Vacate Shopping Center Space


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Woman Attacked
on Tiger Mountain Trail

A woman was attacked over the weekend on the Tiger Mountain Trail outside of Issaquah.  She was able to fight off her attacker, who was armed with a stun-gun or Taser and she received only minor injuries.

King County Deputy Sam Shirley
Fairwood Safety Updates
for March
Reports from King County Sheriff's office.

Local Resident Shot Multiple Times by Intruders
A local resident was shot multiple times by intruders. The victim was in a mobile home in the 17600 block of 196th Ave. SE, east of Fairwood.

Burien Homicide Case Reward Doubled to $10,000
The family of Mark Ebinger, stabbed to death last November, has increased the reward offered to $10,000 in hopes of generating tips that will lead to an arrest.

Renton Juvenile Arrested
for Bomb Threats

Renton's Dimmitt Middle School's principal received several anonymous emails containing threats to blow up the school, set fire to the school and shoot to death students of the school.

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May Garden Tips
Click the headline above to read more on gardening tips and tasks for May. It's all about helping you to work efficiently to make your homes beautiful year around. Why do more than you need? Check out some of our helpful suggestions.

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FCN Video/Photo Archive
We hope to build a memorable archive of relevant Fairwood Videos & Photos. Check back often and share your own!

From the Community

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- Heather Smith
Lake Desire Community Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Community

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I think this area has benefited greatly...Thanks for all you do!!"

Cindy Works


Event Calendar

August
Shakespeare in the Park. Various King County and Seattle Parks - Wooden O Theatre & Greenstage Theatre - FREE & Fun!

August 13
South Lake Union Block Party - Discovery Center, South Lake Union, Seattle

August 13-15
Auburn Good Ol' Days - Downtown Auburn

Festival at Mount Si

A Taste of Edmonds

August 28-29
Commencement Bay Maritime Festival - Theo Foss Waterway, Tacoma

September 12, Sunday - 4:00-5:30 pm
In-Store Pet Vaccinations - Fairwood Pet Center


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Colston Kent SD High Schools
Hot on Drama

Learn more about fantastic musicals you can see this spring, offered by our local high schools.

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Renton Rotary's
Youth of the Month for May

Renton Rotary recently announced Amber Hiranka, senior at Lindbergh High, as a Youth of the Month award winner for May.

Kentridge, Kentwood Seniors
Win National Merit Scholarships

Last Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of the first group
of winners in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Kentridge Senior Ryan A. Smith and Kentwood Senior
Haley A. Larson
are recipients of scholarships, sponsored by The Boeing Company.

 



Renton School District's Good News
Fairwood area students in the Renton School District have been busy in the community and winning awards.

Check out the highlights of their good work by clicking the headline above.





A Little YouTube Joy

Have you seen this PBS special? If you haven't, be sure to catch it when it next airs - produced by Independent Lens. You won't regret it. Could Puget Sound do this?

Young@Heart, sing their hearts out to Rock 'n Roll. Inspiring! Despite medical challenges, this group is living life to its fullest, sharing the joy of music to all generations... even when the words make no sense!

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorporation

Proposed City of Fairwood Map

 

 

 
 

Annexation News:
March 23, 2010: BRB Approves Annexation Vote

March 20, 2010: Round Three: Boundary Review Board to Hold Fairwood Annexation Public Meeting Mon. March 22

Incorporation Archives
Fairwood Community News has been the resource for comprehensive information related to the proposed City of Fairwood Incorporation.

To assist you in reviewing this long process and the final vote of the people, Archives tracking the Incorporation work can be found by CLICKING HERE. Although the issue of incorporation has been addressed, the issue of whether the Fairwood area should annex into the City of Renton must now be addressed.