As condominium and apartment projects continue their upward sweep from West Seattle's commercial corridors, business owners along California Avenue already weathered in change are making the best of a situation some think might eventually hurt…MORE
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Control of megahouses considered by Council
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 of this year.
In response to community outcry against new, massive homes that tower over…MORE
Search on for Scouts at 1st Liberty statue dedication
Mon, 08/25/08
The weather was cool, the sky overcast the day the Alki Statue of Liberty was originally dedicated. A crowd of people, a "parade of a thousand" crowded around the statue. Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts stood in packs on the boardwalk with their troop…MORE
Cities consider new regional jail facility
Mon, 08/25/08
Officials from cities in north and east King County, including Seattle, are recommending to their councils building a single 640 bed municipal jail facility to serve their collective needs.
Preliminary results of a feasibility study show…MORE
All new libraries to be open to visit
Mon, 08/25/08
The Ballard Library and all of the other 25 new and remodeled branch libraries as well as the startling Central Library will open for tours with a commemorative Library Passport available at Ballard Branch and all other library locations…MORE
Former paper boy now in pro-hockey
Mon, 08/25/08
Fifteen years ago Marty Mjelleli took his first job, delivering issues of the West Seattle Herald onto doorsteps around the Alki neighborhood.
This summer, Mjelleli took a new job, delivering pucks into nets as a professional hockey player…MORE
Two developers outline visions for Tukwila Village
Mon, 08/25/08
Developers Tarragon and Legacy Partners met with the Tukwila City Council Aug. 18 to present their proposals for the Tukwila Village project.
The council's vision for Tukwila Village at South 144th Street and Tukwila International…MORE
Correction
Mon, 08/25/08
In the August 13 issue of the Ballard News Tribune, incorrect information on the size of Ballard Corners Park was given ("Corners Park work underway after snags", page 1). It was said that the designated site would be 37,000 square feet however…MORE
Teaching the art of sewing
Mon, 08/25/08
Have an ill-fitting garment your not ready to throw away? Looking to find a new tote bag that fits your style?
You can find the solution to these problems and more at the new Make It Workshop on Gatewood Hill.
MOREDes Moines applicants sought for fall prevention program
Mon, 08/25/08
South King Fire & Rescue is looking for volunteers to receive a home safety survey on preventing falls conducted by a fire department education officer.
The department serves Des Moines and Federal Way. Twelve people will be selected…MORE
