Lynn Barnicle loved reading. As a fifth grade teacher at Arbor Heights Elementary School she brought a special passion to reading and impressed everyone with her love of books. When she died of Leukemia in July of 2009 it left a big void in the…MORE
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Bit Saloon gets second chance
Thu, 05/27/10
When The Bit Saloon announced it was closing in October 2009, it left scores of metal, punk and hardcore bands, not to mention countless other fans of the 62-year-old Ballard bar, in despair.
Reactions to the news that The Bit, located at…MORE
Highline schools superintendent recommends cuts of $2.5 million, 15 positions
Thu, 05/27/10
Highline Public Schools Superintendent John Welch has recommended $2.5 million in cuts to the upcoming 2010-2011 budget to help make up for a $3.4 million expected shortfall.
If approved by the school board, the cuts would mean the loss…MORE
Greenwood Food Bank getting a new home
Thu, 05/27/10
It's been a good few weeks for local food banks. The Ballard Food Bank announced its new location earlier this month, and now the Greenwood Food Bank is preparing to move into a new, larger space.
The Greenwood Food Bank, currently at…MORE
Folk balladeer & activist Earl Robinson honored
Thu, 05/27/10
Thanks to the inspiration of professional documentarian, college professor, and West Seattle resident B.J. Bullert, and her colleague, civil rights and peace activist, Seattle icon Kay Bullitt, Friday, May 28, has been officially proclaimed "Earl…MORE
9th Ave. Park will participate in Sustainable Sites Initiative
Thu, 05/27/10
The Sustainable Sites Initiative announced the selection of Ballard's forthcoming Ninth Avenue Park as one of the first sites to participate in a new program testing the nation’s first rating system for green landscape design, construction and…MORE
DNA clinches arrest in Vashon rape case
Wed, 05/26/10
A DNA hit clinched the deal in at least one unsolved rape on Vashon Island that occurred in January of this year.
On January 10th a 16 year-old girl was sleeping in the family home about 4:00 AM when a man came into the residence,…MORE
Reminder: Highland Park Action Committee Meeting May 26
Wed, 05/26/10
The monthly Highland Park Action Committee meeting May 26, gets underway at 7pm (potluck at 6:30pm) and features a discussion with artist David Boyer to about the artwork he will create for Westcrest Park. The address is 1116 SW Holden St.
…MORECity of Des Moines and Water District 54 continue to work toward an agreement for downtown project
Wed, 05/26/10
Water District 54 is not trying to back out of the project to improve water flow in Downtown Des Moines, they are simply continuing to negotiate how much of the project the District will pay for, Water District 54 Superintendent Eric Clarke said…MORE
South Parkers accept bridge closing, anxious for replacement
Wed, 05/26/10
A sober sequel to the contentious April 27 meeting hosted by King County Department of Transportation Executive Harold Tanigucho on the South Park Bridge closing was played out Tuesday night, May 26, also at Machinists Hall, two miles south of…MORE
