By Christina Gramling A consultant hired by Des Moines to study its police department suggested Dec. 8 that the city contract out its police services like Burien and SeaTac. The King County Sheriff’s Office handles police duties for the two…MORE
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Talented but poor, Ballard musician calls for better support for Seattle musicians
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballardite William Charney is a Grammy-nominated musician and composer whose discography is extensive and talent priceless yet undervalued.
Retired after a successful 30-year-career as a social activist, scientist, and organizer in the…MORE
DESC Delridge homeless housing project passes early review
Fri, 12/09/11
Architects working for DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center), several Delridge area residents and the Southwest Early Design Review all-volunteer board gathered at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center on Dec. 8 for a first look at the form and…MORE
SLIDESHOW: West Seattle's Tom Lin is about to remake the heart of Des Moines; He's the new owner of the Des Moines Theater
Fri, 12/09/11
The Des Moines theater in recent months has sat as a derelict in the heart of the city at 22333 Marine View Drive. It was once a beautiful entertainment venue for the community and a glittering show place for motion pictures. Over time as the…MORE
Washington's Most Wanted viewer credited in Jayme Thomas murder arrest
Fri, 12/09/11
According to a Washington's Most Wanted press release, a coworker of the person of interest in the Jayme Thomas murder (see photo above)convinced him to talk with police.
The surveillance video captured the man who was with the alleged…MORE
Update: Ecology department offers advice, assistance for arsenic contaminated soil from Tacoma Plume
Fri, 12/09/11
Efforts by the state Department of Ecology are continuing to deal with soil contaminated in the Highline area and elsewhere by arsenic and lead blown for over a 100 years from a smoke stack at the ASARCO copper smelter in Ruston.
The…MORE
Ballard writers to sign books at Secret Garden tonight
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballard Writers will hold a group book signing event at Secret Garden Book Store in Ballard tonight at 7 p.m.
This is an opportunity to discover local authors and knock out some holiday shopping at Ballard's local book store.
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Dept of Ecology, Ballard's Furniture Spa settle hazardous waste appeal
Fri, 12/09/11
Ballard furniture stripping company will pay $45,200 to the Department of Ecology under an agreement to settle an appeal of a larger penalty issued earlier this year for hazardous waste violations, the Department of Ecology announced on Dec 7.…MORE
Holidays at Anthony's means Lutefisk season
Fri, 12/09/11
Looking for a special Scandinavian way to celebrate the holiday season with your family or friends?
Anthony's HomePort is once again serving its traditional Lutefisk dinner this holiday season.
Anthony’s Lutefisk comes from Olsen…MORE
Traffic Advisory: Holiday events and Seahawks game to draw large crowds
Fri, 12/09/11
In the late afternoon on Saturday, December 10, an estimated 10,000 people are expected to enjoy the free Annual Green Lake “Pathway of Lights” event. On Sunday morning, no less than 13,000 children and adults will brave the cold as they gather…MORE
