press release: The Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking community feedback regarding protecting and preserving street trees. The proposed ordinance will address protection and preservation; restrictions on tree removal; requirements…MORE
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City council addresses water flow and fire hydrant problems in Arbor Heights
Fri, 12/09/11
The Arbor Heights fire that consumed a family’s home on 41st Ave S.W. in August was an anomaly caused by the spontaneous combustion of material left in a portable fire pit stored away in the garage. The 911 call came in from a neighbor who saw…MORE
SLIDESHOW: The heart of Des Moines is about to get an upgrade; Des Moines Theater under new ownership
Fri, 12/09/11
The Des Moines theater in recent months has sat as a derelict in the heart of the city. It was once a beautiful entertainment venue for the community and a glittering show place for motion pictures. Over time as the movies moved to multiplexes,…MORE
Consultant suggests Des Moines contract out police services
Fri, 12/09/11
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
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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