General Motors is serious about spreading the word about what it is doing help people deal with rising fuel costs. So serious that they sent Dave Barthmuss, Group Manager for their Western Region, Environment and Energy Communications Team to…MORE
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Muscles will be flexed at Des Moines contest
Mon, 06/02/08
Men and women will compete on June 7 in Des Moines to prove they are the strongest in _the state.
The competition will take place at the Des Moines Marina parking lot, 22307 Dock Ave., beginning at 10 a.m.
This North American…MORE
Ballard Briefs
Mon, 06/02/08
Fishermen's Terminal remodel is done
Summer brings a whole new look for Port of Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal as the two-year, $22 million remodel comes to a close - on time and under budget, the port says.
The newly dredged inner…MORE
Marina market opens
Mon, 06/02/08
The Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market - the only farmers market in the state dedicated to environmental farming practices -- opens on Saturday, June 7, at the South Marina Park.
The Des Moines market is one of three in the Highline area…MORE
Maybe the Mariners need Goodloe-Johnson on team
Mon, 06/02/08
The best Seattle pitcher was left on the sidelines as the Seattle Mariners gave up seven first inning runs to lose to the Detroit Tigers 7-3 last Friday.
Seattle School District superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson threw out the ceremonial…MORE
High schools to finish change to Metro
Mon, 06/02/08
It all started at Ballard High School and will be concluded this fall when the students in the last four high schools make their transition from using yellow buses to using King County Metro for transport to school.
The Seattle Public…MORE
Be careful renting that limo
Mon, 06/02/08
Before hiring a limousine or town car to celebrate your wedding or a prom, make sure it's licensed and legitimate.
"If you're planning to make your event extra special by using one of Washington's quality limo services, we suggest you do…MORE
Less trash now in canal
Mon, 06/02/08
Volunteers boarded tugs, kayaks, small boats and recreational vessels to pick up litter from the Ballard Locks to the Fremont Bridge last Saturday during the annual Ship Canal Clean Up Project.
Over 90 people gave up their Saturday morning…MORE
Port creates Central Procurement Office
Mon, 06/02/08
Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani recently announced the creation of a Central Procurement Office and appointment of an acting chief procurement officer.
"I am very pleased with how quickly our CEO moved to implement a…MORE
This dancing is 'a nice change'
Mon, 06/02/08
Teenagers who love to tango or to swing and ballroom dance?
"It's a nice change from the normal dancing we do," says West Seattle High senior Sophia Sandvig.
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