A SHARE shelter moving into the vacant Calvary Lutheran Church at 7002 23rd Ave. N.W. is slightly less certain after a Feb. 26 community meeting that saw neighbors deeply conflicted over the possibility of 20 homeless men occupying the building…MORE
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Reminder: Bus service reroutes in SODO start this week
Fri, 02/27/09
The city is beginning road construction projects in the SODO area that will result in some reroutes, relocated bus stops, and delays for King County Metro Transit and Sound Transit express bus service for several months.
South Spokane…MORE
Fremont parking meters installed
Fri, 02/27/09
Planned installation of parking meters and residential parking zone signage have been on schedule and have been popping up in Fremont’s business district since Monday.
Still covered with hoods, an installation schedule of approximately two…MORE
Madison Middle School blasts off with visiting astronaut
Fri, 02/27/09
Astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, 52, the first African-American to walk in outer-space, hosted a pep-talk to a crowd of receptive students at the Madison Middle School auditorium Feb.27.
This is Harris' first stop on a 10-city " Dream Tour…MORE
Seattle Storm and March of Dimes raise healthy baby awareness
Fri, 02/27/09
To raise awareness of urgent health problems threatening babies, Seattle Storm and March of Dimes have collaborated to encourage mothers and future mothers to take preventative action.
A March of Dimes March for Babies Kick-off in Bellevue…MORE
South cities seek to build new jail
Fri, 02/27/09
Several cities in South King County recently announced plans to build a 668-bed jail for misdemeanor offenders because the county's jail has become overcrowded.
The cities, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and…MORE
Bus service back to normal
Fri, 02/27/09
King County Metro Transit bus service is back to normal operations after Thursday's snowfall, according to the county.
Roads in the immediate area are clear of ice and snow throughout the service area. Crews have been patrolling local…MORE
Madame K's to close
Thu, 02/26/09
After nearly 10 years in Ballard, Madame K's is being sold and will no longer operate here.
It's probably a matter of weeks before the Italian restaurant, famous for its brothel-like atmosphere, will close up shop and become something…MORE
Ribbon cutting at 'zaw
Thu, 02/26/09
'zaw, one of Ballard's many new pizza purveyors, had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony with members of the Ballard business community Feb. 26.
Greg Waring, owner of 'zaw, said the company, which also has locations in Capitol Hill and…MORE
Ballard Trader Joe's set to open next week
Thu, 02/26/09
The Ballard Trader Joe's is set to open March 6 in the Ballard Blocks development.
The shelves are mostly stocked and the employees are being trained for the grocery store, which will be the second business to open in Ballard Blocks,…MORE
