St. Alphonsus Parish School held its first health fair, a four-day event celebrating good nutrition, exercise, hand washing, vision care, germ avoidance, and "blood and guts."
That ear-catching theme boasted interactive anatomical exhibits…MORE
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Car costs up to 54.1 cents a mile
Tue, 04/15/08
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
Dickerson pushed toy law
Tue, 04/15/08
Mary Lou Dickerson was a main proponent in safe toy legislation she sponsored in the Legislature which was passed signed into law by Gov. Christine Gregoire.
The Washington state Democrat who represents Ballard, sponsored the Children's…MORE
Federal Way Hero honored by the American Red Cross
Mon, 04/14/08
Federal Way police officer Julie Ann Benjert was honored April 10th by the American Red Cross as one of its 2008 "Everyday Heroes."
PEMCO Insurance sponsors the annual Police Rescue award.
On June 29, 2007, Federal Way Police…MORE
Looking for a qualified reporter
Mon, 04/14/08
Are you interested in community events?
Do you have news writing experience?
Would you like to report for the Times/News?
We may have a full-time position available for the right person.
E-mail contact information and…MORE
No legislative bid for Scheckler
Mon, 04/14/08
Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler publicly announced on April 10 that he will not run for a vacant legislative seat in the 33rd District.
Sheckler said last month he was exploring the possibility of running for the seat in the House of…MORE
Cox Memorial Park is dedicated
Mon, 04/14/08
The White Center community came together April 5 to honor one of their fallen heroes by dedicating Steve Cox Memorial Park.
Cox, a King County Sheriff's deputy, was shot and killed in the line of duty by a gang member in a White Center…MORE
SeaTac flooding addressed
Mon, 04/14/08
Steps were taken April 8 to solve flooding problems along the eastern edge of SeaTac.
City council members imposed a moratorium on building, grading and drainage permits within the Sunrise View drainage area.
Lawmakers also approved…MORE
Paul Allen Foundation awards Aviation High grant
Mon, 04/14/08
Microsoft co-founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates learned a lot from their courses at the academically rigorous Lakeside School in north Seattle.
But it was outside of classes, while fiddling around together with computers, that they gained…MORE
Where to volunteer for Earth Day projects
Mon, 04/14/08
Volunteer for an Earth Day Project on Saturday, April 19.
Contact the project organizer to find out details or sign up.
Miller Creek weeding, planting and mulching in Burien, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Dennis Clark, dennis.clark@…MORE
