More than 100 Ballard residents convened on Ballard Commons Park Sept. 2 for a vigil to show support for healthcare reform and honor those who are suffering under the current system.
"It's time for people who are pro public-funded,…MORE
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King of the Hobos reigns in West Seattle
Thu, 09/03/09
On Saturday, Aug. 6, few heard the big news here but they sure made a lot of noise in Britt, Iowa, where nearly 500 hobos and local residents voted by applause following a two-minute speech for the 2009 King of the Hobos.
It was the 109th…MORE
Highline schools early dismissals cause controversy
Wed, 09/02/09
When classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Highline School District, there will be one sure topic of conversation as parents drop off or pick up their children. The district's new school calendar - released just a couple of weeks ago- has…MORE
Young hero honored by firefighters
Wed, 09/02/09
Jason Swaab, 7, son of Ronald "Oppie" Swaab, of Normandy Park, was honored by Burien/Normandy Park Fire Chief Mike Marrs at Burien Fire Station No. 2. with a certificate of merit for calling 911 when his dad suffered a heart attack last July.…MORE
Troll-cam could be public eye for Fremont
Wed, 09/02/09
The Fremont Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee has started planning to install a Troll-cam at the Fremont Troll, not only to monitor activity around the troll, but to also broadcast the everyday activities of visitors.
“It’s less about…MORE
REMINDER: District council meeting tonight to discuss library budget, Homestead
Wed, 09/02/09
The Southwest District Council meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 2 in the President's Board Room at South Seattle Community College.
The agenda includes the following:
7 p.m. Call meeting to order
7:05 p.m…MORE
City accepting requests to fund art events
Wed, 09/02/09
Community groups planning a neighborhood arts or cultural event in 2010 can apply for funding through the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs’ Neighborhood and Community Arts program. The deadline is Oct. 27.
The funding program helps…MORE
Octoberfest pre-party at last screening of Fremont Outdoor Movies
Wed, 09/02/09
The Fremont Outdoor Movies will host the Fremont Oktoberfest pre-party with an "Animal House" Toga Party closing the outdoor movie season, Saturday, Sept. 12 at dusk.
Watch as the hard partying, beer guzzling Delta’s take on the Omega’s…MORE
Vigil to be held for healthcare sufferers today
Wed, 09/02/09
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 2, local residents will hold a vigil at Ballard Commons Park to honor those who organizers say are "suffering under the current healthcare system."
The vigil will put the focus of the healthcare debate back onto…MORE
Poelzer earns Eagle rank
Wed, 09/02/09
Nick Poelzer, 18, of Beverly Park has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His culminating Eagle project was planning, funding and leading a crew in the rebuilding of an Adirondack sleeping shelter-an open-air bunkhouse-in a secluded wooded area at…MORE
