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
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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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Westwood unveils 'early vision' for Denny site
Sat, 06/21/08
The Westwood Neighborhood Council has developed an early vision for the existing site of the Denny Middle School and lands owned by the Seattle School District, according to a news release e-mailed Saturday morning.
Steven Fischer,…MORE
The Doctors Gunsel find romance again
Mon, 06/16/08
It is a modern day love story with all of the magical elements: old fashioned romance, courting, love, passion and living happily ever after. It is likely a match made in heaven.
The bride is 79 and the groom is 82. He looks at her and…MORE
Did you hear about the bank where they grow vegetables?
Mon, 06/16/08
Interest rates are not the only thing growing at one local bank, vegetables are too.
Maggie McKelvy, the branch manager at HomeStreet Bank, came up with the idea of turning landscaping into a garden when she found a link to a New York Time…MORE
Laurels for poet from Highline College
Mon, 06/16/08
Sam Green, the state's first poet laureate, has been named Highline Community College's 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award winner.
In December, Gov.
MOREUgandan students inspire local schools
Mon, 06/16/08
Visiting Ugandan students inspired local schools with their recent 2008 Suubi tour of the Seattle area.
The tour consists of song and dance that is a reflection of the African culture.
MORELandmark board election this week
Mon, 06/16/08
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board election is on Thursday, June 19, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The polling place is at Lagerquist & Morris, 5135 Ballard Ave. N.W. Absentee voting is currently open through June 19 at noon at the Ballard…MORE
Enhanced driver licenses now offered
Mon, 06/16/08
The state has extended the Enhanced Driver License and Identification Card services to the Downtown Seattle Licensing Service Office.
The Department of Licensing began scheduling appointments last month.
It's been two months since…MORE
Adams school raises $1,200 for charity
Mon, 06/16/08
One penny at a time, students at Adams Elementary School raised $1,200 for charities of their choice during a spring fundraising drive.
The children collected coins, filling up 30 bags for the Penny Harvest campaign.
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