With a history of a rich culture of people emigrating from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to the Pacific Northwest and prominently to Ballard, the Nordic Heritage Museum has become a pillar in Ballard's community.
But after…MORE
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Jean Hernandez is new South vice president
Mon, 08/25/08
South Seattle Community College has selected Wallingford resident Jean Hernandez as vice president for instruction.
Hernandez, who assumed the post July 1, will provide leadership and direction for all instructional programs, including…MORE
SeaTac seeks applications for neighborhood beautification
Mon, 08/25/08
The City of SeaTac is seeking applications to their Neighborhood Grant Program, which provides citizen groups matching funds for neighborhood improvement projects.
The purpose of the program is to encourage cooperation as neighborhoods…MORE
Two new traffic circles planned
Mon, 08/25/08
New traffic circles are being installed at two Ballard intersections that ranked as high priority for "calming measures" based on collision, speed and traffic volume statistics.
Traffic circles are being put in place at Northwest 64th…MORE
Study to promote food, fitness
Mon, 08/25/08
To help promote food and fitness the King County Food and Fitness Initiative was formed in 2006 after Seattle was chosen as one of nine communities participating in a $3 million, 10-year initiative financed by the W.K.
MORESea-Tac wins award for stormwater plan
Mon, 08/25/08
The Port of Seattle has announced the selection of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as the winner of the 2008 Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International - North America.
The award in the Mitigation Category…MORE
Carlyle, Burbank race tight
Mon, 08/25/08
Democrats John Burbank and Reuven Carlyle are battling each to take over Rep. Helen Sommers' seat in the 36th Legislative District, and after the results of the Aug.
MORECity has deals on high quality compost bins
Mon, 08/25/08
Seattle is making it easier for people to garden the natural way by offering discounts on compost bins.
Residents can save more than $100 on high quality compost bins while building healthy soils and helping their plants to thrive.
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Owners keep eye on best friend with Doggie Cams
Mon, 08/25/08
Dogs are people, too.
No one knows this better than Terri Benish. Let's just say her clients are furry, playful and full of energy.
She wouldn't have it any other way, for she is living her passion--working with animals.
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Megahouse ordinance to be debated
Mon, 08/25/08
The Seattle City Council's proposed "Megahouse Legislation" will be debated in a public hearing on Sept. 22 and could take effect as early as November.
In response to community outcry against new, massive homes that tower over their…MORE
