The city of Des Moines is the first in the country to use new “hybrid” hydraulic launch assisted waste disposal trucks and Mayor Dave Kaplan welcomed them with a ribbon cutting ceremony April 24 at City Hall.
Four –year-old Aiden, a Des…MORE
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Hunger walk set in Des Moines
Tue, 05/01/12
Participants from six churches and students from the Highline Community College Global Health class are participating in the Des Moines CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, May 6.
Funds raised are used for digging wells and sand dams that bring…MORE
GETTING IT JUST RIGHT
Tue, 05/01/12
Graham resident Kaylynn Henson works on her personalized teapot creation at Burien’s Moshier Arts Center.
On Saturday, the potters will sell their pottery to the public from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the center, 430 S. 156th St.
With spring…MORE
Ballard student wins humanitarian award
Tue, 05/01/12
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is recognizing an exceptional Ballard High School student for making significant contributions to intergroup relations at its annual Student Human Relations Program reception on May 10, 2012.
Over 20…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Vietnamese Cultural Center's Candle Vigil adds warmth on windy eve
Mon, 04/30/12
While the wind tried its best to blow out some flames Monday night, the 37th Candle Light Vigil at the Vietnamese Cultural Center seemed to offer plenty of warmth, and take the edge off the chilly wind as people remembered the over one million…MORE
Ballard excavator turns dust to gold at local parks
Mon, 04/30/12
By Elizabeth Wang, Intern
For years, long-time Ballard local, Frank Shields, has volunteered his construction expertise and his Saturdays to create public parks, expand P-Patches, and even build a skate park in his neighborhood.
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SR 99 tunnel construction brings big changes to Seattle’s downtown waterfront
Mon, 04/30/12
Here's the latest update regarding the big Alaskan Way Viaduct/SR 99 project from the Washington State Department of Transportation:
It’s not yet time for the downtown waterfront’s big makeover, but it is make-room time for the State…MORE
Bus riders beware: transit delays expected in downtown Seattle on Tuesday afternoon
Mon, 04/30/12
All traffic, including transit, in downtown Seattle will likely be delayed during the Tuesday afternoon commute and into the evening due to a May Day march and other activities.
Bus riders should be prepared for transit service delays –…MORE
Highline HS Graduate Honored
Mon, 04/30/12
Thang Nguyen graduated from Highline High School in 2009 as a member of the school's first AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. AVID is a college preparatory class for those who will be the first in their family to attend…MORE
High School's AVID classes are continuing to partner with Seahurst Park’s Environmental Science Center.
Mon, 04/30/12
In March AVID students served as interpreters for Spanish-speaking families who were hosted by the ESC and the Seattle Aquarium for a free family night.
During the month of April students helped collate guidebooks for elementary school…MORE
