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
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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
Mike Gain appointed manager of Prudential
Thu, 02/26/09
After combining their two West Seattle offices in January, Prudential Northwest Realty Associates has announced another change.
Mike Gain, the former owner of Prudential Northwest Realty Associates and Cayce & Gain Real Estate, and a…MORE
Council members say Mercer vote should be rescinded
Thu, 02/26/09
Council members Tom Rasmussen and Nick Licata say they are offended that Mayor Greg Nickels and council member Jan Drago allegedly knew the state Legislature would not include funding for improvements in its stimulus package for the Mercer…MORE
Construction slows business on Ballard Avenue
Thu, 02/26/09
Sidewalk repair that started earlier this month on the south end of Ballard Avenue moved north Feb. 23 and is affecting businesses along the street, according to some business owners.
Krystle Dyksterhuis at Cugini Cafe said business had…MORE
Food Bank announces new board, committee members
Thu, 02/26/09
The West Seattle Food Bank announced today the elections of Dave Rosler and Dawn Nelson to its Board of Directors.
Serving as the Board’s 2009-2010 Executive Committee are: President Pete Spalding, Vice President Cara Mohammadian,…MORE
