Have you noticed the 13-foot tall bird house at Levee Park Pond? It's actually a "colony" specifically made for the rare Purple Martin. Last year, Fife Public Works employee Dru Svendgard, an avid birder, noticed a Purple Martin "scout"at the park and hatched a great idea. With help from Fife Parks and Recreation, he hand built the colony with 16 nest boxes, perch and metal cat/rat protector. Purple Martins are the largest bird in the swallow family and live exclusively in human-supplied housing. Purple Martins are well loved for their chattering song, aerial acrobatics and insect-eating habits.
See them Live: Levee Park Pond 7400 48th St E
MOTHER'S DAY FUN IN FIFE
Take Mom out for a day she won't soon forget!
NEW GARBAGE CARTS FOR FIFE
Murrey's Customers to Receive New Garbage Carts
IN THE COMMUNITY
Historical Photo Series
Pictured: William J. Fife and his wife Anna and children. Fife went to law school, then served in the Philippine-American War. Upon returning to the States moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. He lived out the rest of his years in Hollywood. Fife is believed to have negotiated land leases between immigrant settlers and Puyallup tribal Indians. Gus Peterson, whose farm was near present day Pacific Highway East and 62nd, asked for an Interurban Electric railroad stop at his farm. He got to name it, and named it Fife after his attorney.
Photos and content provided by the Fife Historical Society
Every 15 Minutes Campaign at FHS
On May 23rd and 24th, the Fife Police Department and Fife High School will perform the "Every 15 Minutes" program.
The Every 15 Minutes Program offers real-life experience without the real-life risks. This emotionally charged program is an event designed to dramatically instill teenagers with the potentially dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving. This powerful program will challenge students to think about drinking, texting while driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions when lives are involved.
