Seattle School Board member Michael DeBell has announced that he will seek re-election to the post he has held since 2005. DeBell represents School Director District IV, which includes Ballard, Queen Anne, and Magnolia. “We have plenty of…MORE
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Locally-owned Loki Fish celebrates 30 years
Tue, 05/12/09
One of the first companies in the Northwest to fish sustainably, Loki Fish Company has endured and even expanded in this challenging market.
“People still want great salmon, and we have a range of high-quality fish for every budget,” said…MORE
Public safety, human services mostly safe from budget cuts
Tue, 05/12/09
The Seattle City Council passed a measure this week aimed at cutting the city's budget in the face of declining revenues and outlined a plan for economic recovery for the city that also provides some relief for small business owners and…MORE
Community gathers for groundbreaking of Fire Station 37
Tue, 05/12/09
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, city council member Tom Rasmussen, Seattle Fire Department chief Gregory Dean and a small group of community members gathered today for the groundbreaking of a new Fire Station 37 at 35th Avenue Southwest and Southwest…MORE
Fremont breaks ground on new P-Patch
Tue, 05/12/09
Dozens of neighbors and a handful of elected officials braved steep slopes and loose dirt May 11 to break ground on a small plot of land that will become a new Fremont P-Patch.
The Hazel Heights p-patch at 4200 Baker Ave. N.W. will hold 19…MORE
Mayor eliminates fee for gardening in planting strips
Tue, 05/12/09
Mayor Greg Nickels wants to implement changes that are aimed to make gardening in planting strips easier for Seattle’s residents, according to his office.
The new planting strip policy, issued by the Seattle Department of Transportation,…MORE
City council green lights action plan for economic recovery
Tue, 05/12/09
Acting on recommendations from a result of a series of public meetings with citizens, business owners, community leaders, and experts on the economy, the Seattle City Council approved a resolution designed to ease the effects of the recession on…MORE
Holy Rosary will honor its priests, nuns
Mon, 05/11/09
Holy Rosary Church, one of the longest continuously established Catholic parishes in the Puget Sound region, will be honoring more than two dozen priests and nuns who were formerly assigned to the parish at a celebration Sunday, June 7.
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Council approves $4.9 million from government to aid in housing
Mon, 05/11/09
The Seattle City Council today passed a bill unanimously to accept $4.9 million from the federal government to go toward homelessness prevention and rent stabilization for those who need help due to job loss or other impacts from the slumping…MORE
North Highline annexation to be on August ballot
Mon, 05/11/09
Residents of unincorporated King County who live in the southern portion of the North Highline community will have a chance to decide if they want to join the city of Burien, after the King County Council today placed an annexation proposal on…MORE