Humboldt penguins at the Woodland Park Zoo have outlived their 60-year-old home, and plans are underway to build them a state-of-the-art natural exhibit area.
The zoo is conducting their "Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive",…MORE
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Frustrated novelists, apply here
Tue, 04/15/08
Have you always wanted to write a book?
Ballard writer Robert J. Ray is ready to help get your story in print.
Ray is holding a workshop "Start Your Novel Today!" that will be more structured than Ray's "Writing Practice" sessions…MORE
No legislative bid for Scheckler
Tue, 04/15/08
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
Cruise season now underway
Tue, 04/15/08
The 2008 cruise season got underway April 1 and will bring new ships and more economic benefits to the region, says the Port of Seattle.
The cruise business has grown exponentially since 1999, when just six ships and 6,600 passengers…MORE
Two Des Moines residents named as heroes
Tue, 04/15/08
Des Moines residents Daniel Castillo and Justin Moser were honored recently by the American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties as three of its 2008 "Everyday Heroes."
Castillo, Moser and 16 other "Everyday People, Everyday Heroes…MORE
Beauty on wheels, not heels
Tue, 04/15/08
It's not your typical pageant. No evening gown competition, no swimsuit challenge, these contestants strut their stuff on wheels, not heels. This pageant is Ms. Wheelchair Washington, where beauty lies in the heart and soul of each contestant.…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
Gregory wants in legislative race
Mon, 04/14/08
Federal Way resident Carol Gregory last week announced her campaign for 30th Legislative District Representative.
With her extensive background in public education, economic development and creating access to living wage jobs, Carol…MORE
Volunteers to fight English ivy, weeds to mark Earth Day
Mon, 04/14/08
On a recent sunny Saturday, Jean Spohn used a hand saw to cut into the one-inch stem of a perfectly healthy, leafy green plant.
Spohn then pulled up the roots of the plant and tossed them aside.
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Think globally, act locally
Mon, 04/14/08
Here are four great opportunities to give back to the planet and your community.
Show your Federal Way spirit by volunteering to help clean up the West Hylebos Wetlands Park, Saghalie Park, Lakota Creek and the BPA Trail on Earth Day.…MORE
