Despite the current economy, the Alaska Junction is considered a thriving business district with shoppers and diners visiting from across the city. But for businesses located on the Conner Homes property their future in West Seattle is uncertain…MORE
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Reminder: March 30 kicks off new recycling program, trash pick-up days
Fri, 03/20/09
Starting March 30, Seattle Public Utilities will offer new recycling services with added options for glass, paper, food waste, electronics, oil, plastics and more. The recycling program aims to help the city divert 60 percent of all generated…MORE
Food Bank discontinues meal program
Fri, 03/20/09
The Ballard Food Bank board decided to discontinue the food bank’s meal program at the Calvary Lutheran Church and has plans to reconsider the program once they find a new building.
“We don’t have the capacity to police that big of an area…MORE
Food bank to move
Fri, 03/20/09
With the increase in clients and the most recent sale of their property, the Ballard Food Bank is now looking for a new home.
Since being in a residential area causes some difficulties, the food bank is seeking to move in 2010 or 2011 when…MORE
Mayor requests ethics review of transportation department
Fri, 03/20/09
Mayor Greg Nickels today requested an Ethics and Elections Commission investigation into allegations that preferential treatment was given to specific neighborhoods during the December 2008 storm.
It's been reported that managers at the…MORE
Chief Sealth project appealed
Fri, 03/20/09
The Chief Sealth expansion project is being appealed by the group Save Our Schools and a public hearing is scheduled for April 24.
The Chief Sealth Senior Projects Manager for the Seattle School District reports that on March 6, the…MORE
New co-op brings fresh produce to Delridge
Fri, 03/20/09
When Galena White initially decided to start volunteering in her community, she wasn't sure exactly how she might do that. But after learning about the King County Food and Fitness Initiative she became inspired to help her neighbors make healthy…MORE
Delridge District Council considering neighborhood transportation projects
Fri, 03/20/09
After discussing several proposed neighborhood projects at the council's latest meeting on March 18, members decided to investigate the proposed changes further before submitting their list of top priorities to the Seattle Department of…MORE
Kiwanis to raise food for White Center Food Bank
Fri, 03/20/09
Members of the Division 26 Kiwanis in Seattle invite the public to bring non-perishable foods to the White Center Food Bank on April 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Members of the Kiwanis will be stationed outside the food bank at the food bank,…MORE
Ballard could get new public park on the water
Thu, 03/19/09
Downtown Ballard will likely be getting a brand-new park with direct access to the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
Legislation is working its way through the review process that would allow the Seattle Parks Department to acquire the land at…MORE
