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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

Time to upgrade your sprinkler timer? Consider replacing it with a WaterSense timer!

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By Scott Schaefer Verified
| I Love Kent
Time to upgrade your sprinkler timer? Consider replacing it with a WaterSense timer! The Saving Water Partnership is offering eligible customers up to a $100 rebate when they replace their old sprinkler timer with an approved WaterSense model. These smart timers are up to 25% more efficient, helping you water only when needed. What is WaterSense? WaterSense is a program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency designed to help customers find water-efficient products.
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Free recycling drop-off comes to Kent’s Hogan Park on Saturday, Oct. 10

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By Scott Schaefer Verified
| I Love Kent
Kent will host a free recycling collection event on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Hogan Park, the city announced Wednesday morning on Facebook. The event, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepts recyclable items not typically taken at the curb. Items collected will be reused or recycled instead of going to the landfill, according to the city’s post.
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Meet (and adopt) Alfred, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

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By Scott Schaefer Verified
| I Love Kent
Meet (and adopt) Alfred, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Alfred is a 3-year-old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier who arrived at RASKC in late August and is looking for his forever family! Volunteers at RASKC say that Alfred has big soulful eyes that melt hearts. He walks nicely on leash and knows how to sit. Alfred would do best in a home with older children. He absolutely loves treats and will do just about anything for them.
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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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