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Burien, Seattle
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Covers:  seatac, white center, burien, normandy park, des moines wa
3-time National Emmy Award winning Writer (Bill Nye the Science Guy) with over 25 years' as a Writer, Director, Producer, Journalist & Social Media Guru...

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Scott Schaefer’s Biography

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Director, Writer, Producer & Journalist from the Seattle, WA area. When not making films (my latest: http://www.mauryislandincident.com), I publish community news on a network of six local blogs (http://www.southkingmedia.com).

Scott Schaefer’s Journalist Portfolio

The B-Town (Burien) Blog | Named "Best Hyperlocal Website" in the Northwest by Society of Profess...

The B-Town (Burien) Blog | Named "Best Hyperlocal Website" in the Northwest by Society of Profess...

Local news, events, arts, entertainment and more for Burien, located south of Seattle, WA.

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The Maury Island Incident | Before Roswell

The Maury Island Incident | Before Roswell

Based on declassified FBI documents, "The Maury Island Incident" tells the incredible, tragic, and forgotten …

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The Waterland Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for Des Moines, WA

The Waterland Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for Des Moines, WA

Local News, Events, Arts, Entertainment, Videos, Photos, Webcams and more for Des Moines, WA

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SeaTac Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for SeaTac, WA

SeaTac Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for SeaTac, WA

Local news, events, arts, entertainment and more for SeaTac, WA.

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Welcome to SoKing Internet Radio!

Welcome to SoKing Internet Radio!

LISTEN LOCAL! SoKing Internet Radio plays all local music from Seattle and the Northwest region, with heavy e…

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The Normandy Park Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for Normandy Park, WA

The Normandy Park Blog | Local News, Events, Arts & More for Normandy Park, WA

Local news for Normandy Park, WA.

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Articles

Registration open for Kent’s National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 4

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By Scott Schaefer 
| I Love Kent
The Kent Police Department is encouraging neighborhoods across the city to register for National Night Out, an annual community building event focused on strengthening relationships between residents and public safety agencies. This year’s National Night Out will be held Tuesday night, Aug. 4, according to the department. Kent Police said the event is designed to bring neighbors together, promote community safety and create opportunities for residents to connect with one another.
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Kent man charged with first degree murder in fatal shooting at apartment complex

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By Scott Schaefer 
| I Love Kent
A 23-year-old man has been charged with first degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of a Kent man outside an apartment complex in May, according to charging documents filed in King County Superior Court. King County prosecutors charged Robert Bernard Ousley, 23, with first degree murder in the death of Marcus Pressley, 25, who was fatally shot May 24 in the parking lot of the Chandlers Bay Apartments in Kent.
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REVIEW: ‘Footloose’ celebrates the power of community at Renton Civic Theatre

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By Scott Schaefer 
| I Love Kent
By Mavrie Durham The stage production of the 1984 film, made famous for its soundtrack and emerging star-quality cast, opened up last weekend at the Renton Civic Theater (RCT) to a nearly packed house and joyful crowd. The  rock-and-roll classic about healing with community brought our own community together as local artists, from King County high schoolers to longtime musicians, performed for a charmed audience.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

At age 17 I became the youngest Sports Editor ever for the West Seattle Herald.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! And I miss the sound of an IBM Selectric ball banging away!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

First off, it has to be relevant to our audience, which means it has to have something to do with the communities we cover...

Awards

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2010 - Best Hyperlocal Website

For the Northwest SPJ.

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2011 - Best Hyperlocal Website

Second consecutive award from the NW SPJ.

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Daytime Emmy Award

1994 - Best Writing in a Children's Show

1st of three National Emmys won for Writing on "BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY."

Daytime Emmy Award

1995 - Best Writing in a Children's Show

For "BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY."

Daytime Emmy Award

1996 - Best Writing in a Children's Show

Third Emmy for "BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY."

Northwest Emmy Award

1986 - Best Writing

Won 6 Northwest Emmys for Writing/Producing on "ALMOST LIVE!" at KING-TV in Seattle, WA.

Paul Harris Fellow

2017 - Service to Community

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships. Many other notable figures have been named as Paul Harris Fellows, including U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, U.S. astronaut James Lovell, UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar, and Jonas Salk.

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