King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg is one of several Highline High School graduates, who will return to their alma mater on June 7, to participate in the third annual Relay For Life of Highline. The 18-hour event at Highline Memorial Stadium…MORE
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Police get pay raise
Tue, 05/27/08
The Seattle Police Officers' Guild overwhelmingly approved a new city contract that increased wages by 25.6 percent over the life of the four-year contract.
With more than 90 percent of 1,119 ballots returned, 89 percent favored the…MORE
Burien calls for annexation vote
Tue, 05/27/08
As expected, Burien council members voted May 19 to call for the annexation by election of the southern portion of North Highline.
The vote was 6 to 1 with Councilwoman Lucy Krakowiak opposing annexation.
However, city manager Mike…MORE
Work on Corners Park to start soon
Tue, 05/27/08
Ballard Corners Park, in the planning process for years, is one step closer to becoming reality with construction firms turning in their bids by May 28 and work possibly starting in late June.
The park will revitalize the intersection of…MORE
Local Seniors Hong and Kolas Win Chorale Scholarships
Tue, 05/27/08
The Federal Way Chorale announced that Aimee Hong and Caitlin Kolas are the winners of its 2008 scholarship competition.
Each will receive a $1000 scholarship to help them pursue the study of music at a college of their choice.
Ms.…MORE
Jewish life in Norway after WWII recalled
Wed, 05/21/08
"My cousin Edith speaks English and Hebrew but counts only in Norwegian," said Dr. Eugene Normand.
Normand spoke at the Nordic Heritage Museum May 15. His talk was about Jewish refugees brought to Norway following World War II. Edith, her…MORE
Cost of driving increased 1.9 cents
Tue, 05/20/08
An American Automotive Association study shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile.
"While the cost of some driving expenses…MORE
Ballard celebrates its cultural heritage with Norwegian parade
Tue, 05/20/08
A three-hour power outage along the Syttende Mai Parade route along Market Street and Ballard Avenue did not seem to dial down the electricity in the air during this year's parade of Norwegian pride and independence.
Grand Marshal Hanne…MORE
Nerves exposed over viaduct
Tue, 05/20/08
Opinions were strong, and manners weren't polite, at an open house for the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Adams Elementary School last Thursday.
Placards stood on easels around the cafeteria, describing building blocks toward replacing the viaduct…MORE
Rep. McDermott backs Obama
Tue, 05/20/08
Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash. has endorsed Barack Obama for president.
"I am proud to endorse Barack Obama today, because I believe he will bring us together to achieve the kind of change we need in this country moving forward," the Seattle…MORE
