The city of Des Moines has received grants of $420,000 from the State of Washington's Heritage Capital Fund and $100,000 from Boeing Mariners Care as primary sources of funding for restoration of the grandstand and ball field at Field House Park…MORE
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Recycle your Christmas tree for free this week
Mon, 01/05/09
The City of Federal Way is once again offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling to all Federal Way residents during the week of January 5-9.
The free service is for all residents, regardless of whether or not they subscribe to yard…MORE
Lawsuit planned against school district over building sale prices
Mon, 01/05/09
As the Seattle School District gradually sells off surplus schools to the city and various non-profit groups, many community members are in support of the sales to keep these buildings in their community.
However Chris Jackins, coordinator…MORE
Play depicts American immigrant experience
Mon, 01/05/09
Love blooms unexpectedly in Breeders Theater's new show, "Prairie Heart."
Written by T.M. Sell, "Prairie Heart" is about Scandinavian pioneers in North Dakota in the 1890s.
"That's about the time my great-grandparents homesteaded…MORE
Youth service group sponsors Broadway show
Mon, 01/05/09
Teens Making a Difference, a Federal Way Youth service group is sponsoring a fundraiser, Give Our Regards to Broadway, for one show only, on Saturday, January 10 at the Knutzen Family Theater in Federal Way from 1 p.m.
MOREGolden Gardens Drive will open in February
Mon, 01/05/09
Due to the recent snow storm the city is delaying repairs to Golden Gardens Drive, which collapsed December 2007.
MORESleeping on the job
Mon, 01/05/09
I wonder why so many people commit crimes.
Prison is no joke. One is confined to a small space, with set times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No television, no reading, and little, if any, contact with the outside world at all.
…MORE
State postpones viaduct decision
Mon, 01/05/09
The state, county and city executives have postponed deciding whether a surface couplet or an elevated structure will replace the aging Alaskan Way Viaduct, deferring to pressure to consider a bored tunnel despite its cost.
A joint…MORE
Have you ever seen the Queen of Chelsea Park?
Mon, 01/05/09
If you live near Chelsea Park in Burien you may have brushed elbows with royalty.
MOREBallard reps accuse pols of push for tunnel
Mon, 01/05/09
Representatives from Ballard on the Alaskan Way Viaduct Stakeholders Advisory Committee accused downtown interests of controlling the decision process, pushing for a tunnel despite its drawbacks.
A joint letter endorsing an elevated…MORE
