About 15 students marched from the WSHS luncheon Thursday, to California Avenue south to the Alaska junction, and passed out flyers for their wishes to retain the four-period day, rather than the six-period day.
MORENews
With the subject of accountability on the table, Accountability Comes to Town absent
Thu, 01/17/08
Federal Way's form of government, now in place for nearly 18 years, faces its first significant challenge from a group of vocal citizens who want to reshape the city's political infrastructure.
The philosophical and political battle that…MORE
Update: Statue plaza funding goal met and exceeded
Wed, 01/16/08
Nearly $175,000.
On the afternoon of their deadline, Paul and Libby Carr counted $174,940 in donations to the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project, coming in more than 11 percent over their target.
And the checks continue to pour…MORE
Denny's hopes to re-open here
Tue, 01/15/08
The franchise owner of the Denny's restaurant, which for 23 years occupied the building now up for landmark status with the city of Seattle, said it wants to re-open at the popular Ballard diner site.
DWO, a franchise company based in La…MORE
Homer Vess, 100, remains a volunteer
Mon, 01/14/08
Homer Vess celebrated his 100th birthday Jan. 7 at the Columbia Lutheran Home in Ballard. But he does not reside there. He takes care of himself, and others. Vess volunteers at the home twice a week helping residents eat. He drives there from his…MORE
Correction
Mon, 01/14/08
In the Dec. 26 issue of the Ballard News-Tribune, in the article titled "Condo design criticized," the possible anchor tenant for a new condo proposed at the northwest corner of 15th Avenue Northwest and Northwest Market Street was incorrectly…MORE
New Greenwood seniors group founded
Mon, 01/14/08
Members of the Greenwood Senior Center plan to involved themselves in the community by making positive contributions now that their new group S.A.G.E. (Seniors, Active, Giving and Engaged) has been formed.
The goal of Seniors, Active,…MORE
Sunset Bowl sold for apartments
Mon, 01/14/08
Sunset Bowl, which opened its 26 lanes and diner in January, 1957, has since become a Ballard institution, and will soon become a memory. The one-acre-plus site and building will not be spared as it was sold to Avalon Ballard LLC for over $13…MORE
Homeless teens are helped
Mon, 01/14/08
The Keystone Club at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club has been collecting donations for homeless teenagers.
The club joined 13 other Seattle Keystone groups in the effort and will give the clothing, sleeping bags, shoes and jeans to New…MORE
Talented Federal Way local making a run for Miss Auburn crown
Mon, 01/14/08
Cara Rudd, 21, of Federal Way is participating in the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program, a preliminary to Miss Washington and Miss America Pageants, in hopes of attaining a scholarship for education.
The Miss Auburn program gives away more…MORE
