Barb Balden lives in her vehicle on the streets of Ballard. She works but can't afford rent and homeless shelters are full.
It's a noisy and difficult arrangement – parking enforcement officials target and harass homeless people, having to…MORE
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Support our troops week taking place at Merrill Gardens
Thu, 06/03/10
Merrill Gardens is hosting special events nationwide to help support our troops. In true USO fashion the spirits will be flowing, an abundance of fabulous food available, and a lively atmosphere will be provided by swing dancers. All proceeds…MORE
Ballard Ave. Landmark District nominations due June 10
Thu, 06/03/10
The nomination period for the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board elections ends at 5 p.m. on June 10.
There are two positions – one for a property owner or business person and one for a business owner – open this election cycle.
…MORECity Council awards spring Tourism Enhancement Grants
Thu, 06/03/10
The Federal Way City Council this week awarded $13,500 to five not-for-profit organizations so they can increase their tourism activity this year. The grants are part of the City’s ongoing Tourism Enhancement Grant program (TEG), which is funded…MORE
Fire Chief Al Church Elected President of Washington Fire Chiefs
Thu, 06/03/10
South King Fire & Rescue Chief Al Church has been elected as the president of Washington Fire Chiefs during the annual association conference in Spokane last week.
The Washington Fire Chiefs is an incorporated non-profit association…MORE
Federal Way to host U.S. Honor Flag June 21 in memory of Officer Brian Walsh
Thu, 06/03/10
The US Honor Flag will be making a stop in Federal Way on June 21 as part of its West Coast tour honoring those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The event will be at 1:30 p.m. on June 21 in front of City Hall at the flag pole…MORE
Wet weather having an impact on Goodwill’s mission
Thu, 06/03/10
Unseasonably wet weather in May has slowed donation visits to the Federal Way Goodwill Store, leading the agency’s CEO to cheer on spring cleaning and braving the weather to make gifts of gently used clothes and household items.
“Spring…MORE
Feed local families with rock, paper, scissors
Thu, 06/03/10
The Rotary Club of Fremont is sponsoring the Second Annual Center of the Universe Rock Paper Scissors World Championships at 6 p.m. on June 24.
The event will be held at the LTD Bar and Grill, which is located in downtown Fremont at 309 N…MORE
Weather delays vacant lot art installation
Thu, 06/03/10
The recent inclement weather has forced local artists to delay the installation of their piece "On the Fence" at the vacant lot on the corner of Market Street and 14th Avenue Northwest.
Anne Baumgartner and Pam Gray originally planned to…MORE
Locations for Highline summer food program announced
Wed, 06/02/10
Highline Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Under USDA guidelines, meals will be made available at no charge to all…MORE
