The Des Moines City Council approved last week the final layout of the Graceview housing development located at the intersection of Kent/Des Moines Road and South 234th Street.
James W. Grace applied for the development March 4, 2004,…MORE
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White Center to get early learning facility
Mon, 03/17/08
The White Center Early Learning Initiative, a first-of-its-kind public-private community based partnership, will significantly expand early learning opportunities to children from birth to age 5.
Funded by two grants-$4.7 million from…MORE
Tenant aid approved
Mon, 03/17/08
Housing advocates are celebrating the approval of legislation passed by the Washington Legislature that strengthens protections for tenants displaced by apartment-to-condominium conversions.
The Senate passed the legislation on March 6 and…MORE
Mothers urged to donate cord blood to center
Mon, 03/17/08
Stem cells.
These words still evoke fear in many people's hearts with the accompanying images of embryos being killed so that embryonic stem cells can be harvested. Current stem cell transplants and stem cell research as with organ donors…MORE
Homeless welcome with no incidents
Mon, 03/17/08
As the city of Seattle deals with the homeless issue by kicking them out of their makeshift camp sites under freeways, bridges and greenbelts, two Ballard churches are welcoming them and there have been no major problems.
On Mar. 1, Tent…MORE
City to employees: Drink Seattle tap water, it's good
Mon, 03/17/08
Mayor Greg Nickels says city water is every bit as good at bottled water so he is banning city purchase of bottled water.
The mayor says Seattle enjoys some of the world's best public water, born in the pristine watersheds of the Cascade…MORE
Which schools next for bond?
Mon, 03/17/08
Highline's oldest school is also its most rundown.
According to a building evaluation of 29 Highline district schools, Sunnydale ranked worst for structural, mechanical and electrical problems.
Des Moines Elementary is most in need…MORE
Tent City residents accept rules - 'it's a great place'
Mon, 03/17/08
A new city has taken root in Ballard with their own elected officials, laws, housing regulations and a group of citizens looking to better their lives.
Tent City 3, a homeless encampment moved to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church's parking lot…MORE
Airport trucks back on roads in June
Mon, 03/17/08
The Port of Seattle is moving ahead with construction of a $413 million rental car facility at South 160th Street and International Boulevard, near State Route 518.
For Highline residents, the biggest impact for the next few years may be…MORE
