The print editions of the (Ballard News-Trubune) (West Seattle Herald) (White Center News) (Highline Times) (DesMoines News) (Sea-Tac News) (Federal Way News) will be home delivered and mailed one day late this week due to mechanical break. We…MORE
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On-line ride share program help commuters
Mon, 01/28/08
Every day Seattleites hop in their cars ready to start another day. For a lucky few, the commute is easy.
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From refugee to store owner
Mon, 01/28/08
A customer walks into Nail Time salon on California Avenue and vigorously shakes off the cold. Within seconds a few women greet her by name.
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Ballard High students conduct oil spill drills
Mon, 01/28/08
If an oil spill ever hits the waters around Ballard, students at the local high school are ready to respond and order clean up procedures.
Last Thursday, Ballard Maritime Academy teacher John Foster conducted an oil spill drill in his…MORE
Student journalism clarified in bill by Sen. Joe McDermott
Mon, 01/28/08
State Sen. Joe McDermott, D-West Seattle, has introduced legislation to protect and clarify the press rights of high school and college journalists.
McDermott's bill would prohibit unwarranted censorship of student media.
"Gaining…MORE
Bill seeks protection for child safety
Mon, 01/28/08
Toy recalls alone are not enough to ensure children's safety, says Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, who is seeking additional protections for Washington parents and children.
"The safety of children's products is a major concern of any…MORE
Mayor names Julie Nelson to run Civil Rights
Mon, 01/28/08
Mayor Greg Nickels has nominated Julie Nelson as the new director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.
Nickels selected Nelson after an extensive nationwide search, headed by a committee made up of community representatives and…MORE
Tent City 3 set for March opening
Mon, 01/28/08
Ballard residents recently met some future neighbors, when eight Tent City 3 residents talked about an upcoming move to Our Redeemer's Church.
The church has invited the roving homeless camp to set up their tents in their parking from…MORE
Washington State Ferries have winter rates until March 29
Mon, 01/28/08
Washington State Ferries is now using the Winter Ferry Sailing Schedule until March 29.
The winter season is traditionally a slow season for the ferry system so seasonal cuts or changes in service are made to save money. This is the fifth…MORE
Port of Seattle approves 'Accountability Action Plan'
Mon, 01/28/08
The Port of Seattle Commission have approved a slate of items that together form the initial elements of what is called the Port's Accountability Action Plan.
- Strengthening Commission oversight. Commissioners formed a group which will…MORE
