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Voter Registration Deadline July 7 for
Primary Election
City Holds First ‘Find It, Fix It’
Community Walk
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray hosts a series of ‘Find it, Fix it’
Community Walks, focused on crime hotspots.
At the walks, community residents, police, and city offi-
cials will walk together to identify issues they would like to
see addressed, primarily graffiti removal, street lighting, lit-
ter and garbage clean-up, and trimming overgrown bushes
and trees.
‘Find it, Fix it’ Community Walks coming up include:
July 8, 7 – 9 p.m.: Orcas and MLK
July 22, 7 – 9 p.m.: Sound Transit tour, between Rainier
Beach and Othello Stations
July 29, 7 – 9 p.m.: Rainier Ave. and Genesee
August 12, 7 – 9 p.m.: Rainier Beach
For more information on Murray’s public safety strategy
for Seattle, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/public-safety-
strategy-for-seattle.
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Beacon Rocks!
Si Young, a hip hop artist
from South Seattle,
performed with the
Jefferson Breakers at the
fifth annual Beacon Rocks!
street fair, June 28 on
Roberto Maestas Festival
Street on Beacon Hill. In
addition to music the
event included community
information, food and a
visit from Fire Engine #13.
The Beacon Rocks! street
fair will be held twice more
this summer, on July 26
and August 23.
PHOTO BY SUSAN FRIED
Voters for the Aug. 5 primary election have until Monday,
July 7 to register to vote or update voter registration infor-
mation online or by mail.
King County Elections will mail primary election ballots
to all registered voters on July 16, so it’s important that cit-
izens register to vote and keep their address and other
information, including their signature, updated.
Voters can check to make sure their registration informa-
tion is current by:
• Using My Voter Guide online at
www.your.kingcounty.gov/elections2/voterlookup
• Calling the Voter Hotline at 206-296-VOTE (8683)
• Visiting King County Elections at 919 SW Grady Way,
Renton, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Visiting the Voter Registration Annex at 500 4th Avenue,
Room 440, Seattle., weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• At King County Elections or the Voter Registration
Annex
Voters who miss the July 7 deadline to update their regis-
tration should still contact the Elections office to update
their information for future elections. King County resi-
dents not currently registered in Washington can register in
person at the Elections office through July 28.
Who can register?
To be eligible to register to vote, you must be:
• 18 years old by election day (August 6)
• A United States citizen
• A legal resident of the state of Washington
• Not under the authority of the Department of Correc-
tions
Voters
can
visit
the
Elections
website,
www.kingcounty.gov/elections, or call the Elections office
at 206-296-VOTE for assistance and information.
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Senior-Friendly Computer Classes
Southeast Seattle Senior Center offers affordable, hands-
on computer classes just for seniors, July 15 through Oct.
2,Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m., at their facility,
4655 S. Holly.
The classes, which cost $3 for members and $5 for non-
members, is taught by Leslie Stewart, who tailors classes
for participants and makes computer skills easily accessible
and lessons welcoming for older adults.
The most recent report from the Pew Research Center
shows that only 59 percent of U.S. seniors are internet users
(compared to 86 percent of all adults.) The research also
shows that those seniors who are using the internet connect
with the digital world regularly.
Call SESSC at 206-722-0317 to with questions or regis-
ter.
Measles Outbreak in South King,
Pierce Counties
firmed cases of measles among members of the same
extended family in south King County, and a single suspect-
ed case in Pierce County. These cases are linked to another
case who returned to the United States from the Pacific
Islands on May 26 with measles.
Known public exposures occurred at several MultiCare
healthcare facilities where the infected individuals were
treated, including a hospital in Tacoma. Details about these
exposures will be updated regularly at the MultiCare web-
site. These medical facilities are directly contacting persons
who were present – clients, visitors, and staff – during the
times of potential exposure
People without a regular healthcare provider who think
they might have measles can contact their local health
departments at the numbers below:
King County residents should call the Measles Hotline at
206-296-4949
Pierce County residents should call 253-798-6410, option
“0”.
Local public health officials are investigating eight con-
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S EATTLE 2014
If you have an event you want to share
with the community, email it two weeks
in advance to The Skanner at
info@theskanner.com
Thursday July 3
DANCING’ TIL DARK. Live or DJ music and social
dancing on a real dance floor. 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Occidental Park, Occidental Ave. S. & S. Main St.
Friday July 4
THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION, BELLEVUE FAMILY 4TH.
The Largest 4th of July celebration on the
eastside will take place in Bellevue Downtown
Park. Families and friends can enjoy food,
games, and live music and a spectacular
fireworks display. Events start at 2 p.m. 10201 NE
Fourth St. Bellevue.
JULY 4TH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION. Bring your
family and friends for a no hassle July 4th
community celebration. Free 3 p.m. Celebration
Church, 11840 148th Ave. SE.
fun and drama of soccer’s greatest event. 1 – 3
p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. FREE – Central
Library – Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium.
Saturday July 5
KEXP PRESENTS ALL IN: THE RALLY FOR KEXP’S NEW
HOME. Get ready for the first show at KEXP’s new
home – and your opportunity to rally together
with your favorite artists to help build it, Free for
all ages. Performances and surprise guests. 6 – 8
p.m. at Seattle Center.
SATURDAY FUN DAYS. Bell Street Park will be filled
with chalk art activities, giant games and much
more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bell Street Park, 415 Bell
St. Seattle.
WALLINGFORD FAMILY FESTIVAL AND PARADE.
Traditionally Known as Seafair’s Kiddie Parade. It
starts at 11 a.m. and runs East from Interlake
along 45th St. to Bagley Ave. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE.
Monday thru Friday July 7 thru August 15
FREE KINDERGATEN READINESS CAMP. Discovery,
adventure, friendship and learning. To sign up
now or find out more information call 206-978-
1810 ext 311 or email jpotter@deniselouie.org
Locations at Beacon Hill, Seward Park and
Northgate.
Tuesday July 8
WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL MATCH. The Central
Library has a 15-foot x 20-foot screen. This will be
Thursday July 10
Friday – Saturday July 11 – 12
REDMOND DERBY DAYS 2014. Derby Days is
Redmond’s annual summer festival. The event
begins Friday at 5 p.m. with music, wine, beer,
carnival rides and games. Saturday Activities
kick-off with a pancake breakfast, kids’ parade
and so much fun. Activities for all ages.
Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St.
Redmond.
Sunday July 13
SEATTLE PEACE CONCERTS. Free public concert
series. Music from noon to 6 p.m. Magnuson Park
Beach. Stage located on the waterfront near
restrooms. More info at www.seapeace.org.
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