By Jeff and Eileen Bidwell
Isn’t it amazing? Not so long ago we were all lamenting the seemingly endless rainy season. Then, as quickly as it arrived last fall, the dark spell was broken as Mother Nature waved her magic wand and the…MORE
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Ballard Cooks: Cooking for a healthier future
Tue, 05/22/12
It's 3 o'clock on a Monday afternoon and inviting smells are starting to waft through the second floor hallways of Ballard High School, luring the occasional wandering teacher or staff to room SW209 where Ballard Cooks is in full swing.
A…MORE
Seattle Parks to turn off the water tap on selected Ballard parks
Tue, 05/22/12
Selected Ballard parks may go brown this summer as Seattle Parks and Recreation tries to offset upcoming budget reductions by stopping or reducing watering selected Seattle parks.
Parks claims they pay about $1.25 million each year to…MORE
Reminder: Thaiku to reopen for one night with a pop-up restaurant at Copper Gate TONIGHT
Tue, 05/22/12
Thaiku, a beloved Ballard Avenue restaurant which closed December of last year due to a property dispute, will re-open in the form of a pop-up restaurant located at its sister venue Copper Gate, 6301 24th Avenue N.W. tonight.
During its…MORE
UPDATE: Highline Garden Tour tickets on sale as gardeners prepare
Tue, 05/22/12
UPDATE MAY 30
Highline Garden Tour Saturday, June 9, 2012 1 10 AM - 5 PM
The Highline Historical Society has hosted the Garden Tour since 2005," said Cindy Upthegrove, the Historical Society Director and Burien resident. "We…MORE
Pre-construction meeting set for Barton Pump Station Upgrade: May 30
Tue, 05/22/12
King County press release
Join us for a Pre-construction Community Meeting!
Construction will begin in early summer to upgrade the Barton Pump Station, increasing capacity and efficiency to accommodate West Seattle’s growing…MORE
UPDATE TWO: Man charged with kidnapping, Amber alert UPDATE: Suspect in custody, kids are safe
Tue, 05/22/12
4th UPDATE May 26 UPDATE: Abductor charged with kidnapping Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jimmy Hung described Riley as an admitted member of the Valley Hood Piru street gang with an extensive criminal history and outstanding domestic violence charges…MORE
Pilot water-saving project will start in Seattle Parks
Tue, 05/22/12
Seattle Parks and Recreation is in the process of creating a strategy to reduce water usage and costs while maintaining the health of Parks’ living assets with a pilot program to limit park irrigation in some, and cease watering in other parks…MORE
Triplet snow leopards born at the Woodland Park Zoo
Mon, 05/21/12
A display of beautiful spots appeared earlier at Woodland Park Zoo when triplet snow leopards were born to 7-year-old mother Helen earlier this month. The cubs represent the second litter for Helen and 6-year-old father Tom. A neonatal…MORE
Community Calendar Week of 5-21-12
Mon, 05/21/12
Deadline for receiving items for Community Calendar is 5 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s Times/News. Events are published based on timeliness and space availability. Email submissions to: hteditor@robinsonnews.com Items can be accepted…MORE
