To gather further public input from families, Seattle Public Schools has expanded the schedule of community meetings to review proposed attendance area boundary maps that, if adopted, will play a significant role in where students will attend…MORE
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School district gears up for levy special election
Fri, 09/25/09
Seattle School District members meeting at Madison Middle School yesterday presented to the public a $448.1 million operations levy and two versions of a capital projects levy, one costing $240 million and the other $30 million more.
The…MORE
Nickelsville eviction next week, campers say they 'won't go'
Thu, 09/24/09
Despite its Sept. 30 deadline to vacate the Port of Seattle owned property at Terminal 107, 4700 West Marginal Way, residents of the homeless encampment Nickelsville said they will not move without going to a permanent location, which is yet to…MORE
East Ballard neighborhood efforts pay off with traffic circle
Thu, 09/24/09
More than two years of effort from east Ballard residents is finally paying off this week with the installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of Northwest 60th Street and Ninth Avenue Northwest.
Dawn Hemminger, president of the…MORE
Council to hold hearings on 2010 budget
Thu, 09/24/09
The Seattle City Council wild hold three public hearings on city budget issues to give residents the opportunity to share opinions and offer input for the council’s 2010 budget process.
According to a release from Jean Godden, chair of the…MORE
Council to hold hearings on 2010 budget
Thu, 09/24/09
The Seattle City Council wild hold three public hearings on city budget issues, including one in Ballard, to give residents the opportunity to share opinions and offer input for the council’s 2010 budget process.
According to a release…MORE
McGinn hosts town hall series
Thu, 09/24/09
Seattle mayoral candidate Mike McGinn will host several town halls during the next few days at the following locations:
Prince Hall Grand Lodge/Central District (306 24th Ave. S.) 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24
University Heights…MORE
Candidates spar over viaduct, economy, marijuana
Thu, 09/24/09
Candidates for Seattle City Council, Port of Seattle Commission and mayor discussed the future of the South Park Bridge, the proposed Alaskan Way tunnel, and even touched on legalizing marijuana, during a candidate forum hosted by the Highland…MORE
Hula-hooping 'Hooters girls' kick off fun at new restaurant/casino
Thu, 09/24/09
Hula-hooping "Hooters girls" and dueling outdoor pianos kicked off the grand opening Wednesday, Sept. 23 of a new Hooters restaurant and casino at 9635 Des Moines Memorial Drive South.
It replaces Rascals Casino in the South Park area.…MORE
Burien Nissan re-opening not finalized yet
Thu, 09/24/09
The re-opening of Burien Nissan has been rumored for nearly a month, but as of last Friday, the deal had not been finalized.
An advertisement posted on Craigslist Aug. 31 suggested that the Nissan dealership would be re-opening with new…MORE