Des Moines Councilman Bob Sheckler was re-elected as the city's mayor by his fellow lawmakers on Jan.
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Sea-Tac Airport Releases Comprehensive Air Emissions Study
Fri, 01/18/08
The Port of Seattle has released the first ever Airport Air Emissions Study called The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The study details the nature of air emissions both in and around the airport as well as emissions calculated for aircraft…MORE
Students March In Support of Four Period Day
Fri, 01/18/08
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.
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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
Area's only motel has name change
Mon, 01/14/08
The owner of West Seattle's only existing motel plans to renovate its 50 guest rooms and then seek a neighborhood zoning change from the city to allow taller buildings so that 50 additional rooms could be built on the upper floors.
Motel…MORE
New winter zoo fees in effect
Mon, 01/14/08
Woodland Park Zoo has increased its winter admission fee by 50 cents to help offset increasing costs.
Effective Jan. 1, the new fees through April 30 are: Adult (13-64) $11; Child (3-12) $8; and Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and people with…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
