Along with other programs throughout the city, Lowell Elementary School on Capitol Hill has been recommended to close as the school district assesses a $24 million deficit in its 2009 budget. As a result, the 29 students in Lowell's special…MORE
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Corporate sponsor for Des Moines birthday
Mon, 12/08/08
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has announced a $5,000 gift to Des Moines to help fund the city's 50th birthday events next year, becoming the first corporate sponsor of this year-long celebration.
Des Moines, with origins as a logging and…MORE
Burke Gilman Trail detour begins Monday
Mon, 12/08/08
The Seattle Department of Transportation will be diverting Burke-Gilman Trail traffic within the segment that runs from Golden Gardens parks to Northwest 60th Street starting Monday, Dec. 15 to replace a section that has been damaged by…MORE
900 mayors sign climate protection pact
Mon, 12/08/08
Mayor Greg Nickels says more than 900 mayors have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, a significant milestone in the national campaign of cities to reduce global warming.
"Our determination to reduce carbon emissions will…MORE
Preschoolers served in SeaTac
Mon, 12/08/08
These days, preschool is not just cookies, milk and recess.
It is not so simple. It can sometimes take a team of professionals, creative ideas and unique resources to meet the needs of just one preschool student.
The ECEAP Program…MORE
A LOT OF GREEN. This lot may become an open green space. It is located on the east side of Dumar Way below the ravine where Web
Sat, 12/06/08
Photo by Steve Shay
MORENEW: West Seattle Rotary Club Shopping Spree benefits children
Sat, 12/06/08
The Sears department store in the Starbucks Corporate building opened its doors two hours early Saturday and nearly 110 young West Seattle elementary students from underserved families celebrated Christmas early. Six schools participated. Every…MORE
Shop Local campaign popular
Fri, 12/05/08
Almost 100 people lined up at Camelion Design Dec. 3 on Ballard Avenue to get into the debut Sit and Sip event.
Sit and Sip and Shop Local/Think Local are encouraging shoppers to stay in Ballard and support local independent merchants this…MORE
NEW SECTION: B-MONT O'Rama
Fri, 12/05/08
Ballard
Bad Albert's Tap and Grill
5100 Ballard Ave. N.W.
782-9623
Happy Hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily, $1 off appetizers, beers and well drinks on special.
www.badalberts.com
Thursdays, 8 to 10:30 p.m. No…MORE
Fremont Chamber unhappy about parking meters
Fri, 12/05/08
To the dismay of many Fremont residents, business owners and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, the Seattle Department of Transportation has decided to install parking meters in the neighborhood.
The department presented their final plan…MORE
