State Sen. Margarita Prentice received almost 50 percent of the vote in the Aug. 19 primary in the battle with two other Democrats over her 11th District Senate seat.
Tina Orwell outpooled her Repubican opponent in the race to replace…MORE
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Museum move will be in 2014
Mon, 08/25/08
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
Now taxpayers can find computers
Mon, 08/25/08
The Washington State Department of Revenue has made it easier for taxpayers without computers to access resources online following the department's installation of self-service computer workstations in each of its 12 field offices.
"Now,…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
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
Self-service computers available
Mon, 08/18/08
The Washington State Department of Revenue has made it easier for taxpayers without computers to access resources online following the department's installation of self-service computer workstations in each of its 12 field offices.
"Now,…MORE
Larry Phillips to run against Ron Sims
Mon, 08/18/08
Larry Phillips quietly made it official last Friday when he sent out an e-mail announcing he will run against longtime King County Executive Ron Sims next year.
"I am writing today to pass on the good news - www.GoForItLarry.com is up and…MORE
Assistant fire chief earns certification
Mon, 08/18/08
South King Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jerry Thorson earned the title of "Certified Emergency Manager" (CEM) last month.
South King serves the cities of Des Moines and Federal Way.
The certification in emergency management will…MORE
Flags to help crossings
Mon, 08/18/08
To increase safety on Seattle's streets for pedestrians, the Seattle City Council added a new feature to the current pedestrian program - pedestrian flags at 17 crosswalk locations.
A spin-off of your average school crossing guard, yellow…MORE
