Recycle bins, folding chairs, and cardboard boxes blocked off dozens of Ballard intersections August 5th as hundreds of families took to the streets to celebrate the 25th Annual National Night Out. All Across America, Canada, and on military…MORE
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Poll workers needed
Tue, 08/05/08
With the election less than one month away, King County Elections is still looking for 700 individuals to fill nearly 4,000 poll worker positions.
"King County hasn't yet made the transition to all-mail voting and poll workers are still…MORE
"Safer Neighborhoods Ordinance" combats drugs and violence
Mon, 08/04/08
Landlords and property owners will now play a greater role in combating crime on properties in North Highline and other unincorporated areas in King County under legislation adopted last week by the King County Council.
The "Safer…MORE
Elections seek voting poll workers for last time
Mon, 08/04/08
With the election less than two weeks away, King County Elections is still looking for people to fill nearly 4,000 poll worker positions.
"King County hasn't yet made the transition to all-mail voting and poll workers are still needed to…MORE
Bob Wenman retires from Boys, Girls club
Mon, 08/04/08
Retiring after 38 years, Bob Wenman sat in a chair next to his name, painted on the basketball court at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club recently.
The staff wanted to preserve the moment, setting up a video camera to record his interview…MORE
Alki Seal Sitters being recruited
Mon, 08/04/08
The West Seattle "Seal Sitters" are regrouping in anticipation of what could soon be dozens of baby seal "pups" gracing our shores.
The pups "haul out" to get much-needed rest and warmth by sleeping peacefully on the beaches and rocks,…MORE
Compost bins discounted by city
Mon, 08/04/08
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.
…MORE
She kept going in cancer fight
Mon, 08/04/08
The sun had begun to set. As the sky darkened from deep blue to black, little lights began to glow around the track. Like candles floating on a pond, the white bags cast a glow over the people moving in a circle. As more of the lights sprang to…MORE
Software turns off computers
Mon, 08/04/08
The city plans to begin implementing Surveyor, a power management software, for about 10,000 of its laptop and desktop computers.
Once installed the software will monitor personal computer use patterns and turn off machines when they are…MORE
'Nothing like the finish of an Ironman'
Mon, 08/04/08
With dad's buns on the line, West Seattle resident Gayle Dunham, 56, and her three kids couldn't pass up the chance to finally get dad to run the 2008 Ironman Race in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
It was a life goal of Gayle's eldest son Todd to run…MORE
