Three people died in a major fire that broke out during the early morning hours of June 29th at the Terra Apartments at 5th Ave S.W. and 155th. The fire destroyed two apartment buildings. When Cissy Harkelrode smelled smoke at around midnight she…MORE
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Child death case under investigation
Wed, 06/25/08
On June 22 at 12:02 a.m. Federal Way Police and Fire personnel were called to the 2600 block of Southwest 333rd Place to a report of an injured child.
Upon arrival, officers contacted the father of the male seven-month-old victim. The…MORE
Denny's is finally gone
Tue, 06/24/08
The final end to what was for a while an historic building and it seems fit that there is an Historic Ballard sign to the left of the photo. The Denny's restaurant was demolished by crews on Wednesday morning, clearing the land for yet another…MORE
Drive to restore wood grandstands in Des Moines
Mon, 06/23/08
The Des Moines Legacy Foundation has committed to raise $50,000 to assist the City of Des Moines to restore, preserve and bring up to code what foundation members consider a community treasure and regional historic resource.
The baseball…MORE
Loop Highway reopens
Mon, 06/23/08
The Mountain Loop Highway will be reopened Saturday, June 28, at noon, at Barlow Pass, reconnecting Granite Falls to Darrington for hiking and camping for the summer. This scenic byway through the Mt.
MOREMedia system failure discussed by senator
Mon, 06/23/08
Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, a Democrat who represents Ballard, recently spoke at the National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis.
The conference covered a wide array of issues from the failures of our media system to the emerging…MORE
Wheelchair rugby team trains here for nationals in 2009
Mon, 06/23/08
At this year's playoffs, members of Seattle Slam, a Quad Rugby team, surrounded the table that member Mackenzie "Mac" Clay was lying on.
Quad Rugby, formerly known as "murder ball" or wheelchair rugby, is an international sport that…MORE
'Deadliest Catch' boat moored at Fisherman's Terminal
Mon, 06/23/08
There's a new feature attraction in Ballard and it's the Sea Star, one of the boats from the television series Deadliest Catch.
The boat was retired from the crabbing business in 2005 and still serves as a chase boat for the Discovery…MORE
Council to hear grocery bag fee proposal on July 8
Mon, 06/23/08
The public will be asked to comment on a city proposal that would ban certain uses of "expanded" polystyrene and encourage people to use reusable shopping bags, says Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin.
The hearing will on…MORE
West Seattle Briefs
Mon, 06/23/08
Driver licensing office to be remodeled
The West Seattle Driver Licensing office, at 8830 25th Avenue S.W., will be closed Saturday, June 28 through Tuesday July 8 for remodeling.
As an alternative, customers may go to:
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