Ballard's favorite Santa Claus, Gordon Olsen entertained children and families at Bergen Place on Saturday to help kick off the holiday season.
With the Silver Bell Carolers singing holiday songs and Ballard Chamber of Commerce volunteers…MORE
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Mayor seeks affordable housing law
Tue, 12/11/07
Mayor Greg Nickels has urged the Seattle City Council to take action by the end of the year on legislation he says could create hundreds of new, affordable homes for working families.
Nickels proposed the "Seattle Homes Within Reach"…MORE
Hospital leader says Ballard site assured
Tue, 12/11/07
The future of Swedish Hospital in Ballard seems more assured than in the past.
Eight months into his new position as president and chief executive officer of Swedish Medical Center, Dr. Rodney F.
MOREZONING UPDATE: Change would cut back on number of parking spaces
Sat, 12/08/07
Mayor Greg Nickels has proposed an update and rezone to the city's multi-family code, which includes eliminating parking requirements in urban centers and incentive zoning to bring in more affordable homes and rentals.
The changes are…MORE
Airport seeks to be good environmental neighbor
Wed, 12/05/07
Commission President
Port of Seattle
Special to the TIMES/NEWS
This year, the Seattle Port Commission made environmental stewardship one of its top priorities.
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Upside Down Tree
Wed, 12/05/07
Upside down fir Christmas trees became a tradition a millennium ago in Europe. The base pointing upward symbolized the Holy Trinity. Photo by Steve Shay
MORETurning green into green: Friends of the Hylebos lands $16,000 in tree planting funds
Wed, 12/05/07
The future of Federal Way, Milton and Fife just got greener.
Friends of the Hylebos announced today that the inaugural HomeStreet Bank Tree Challenge raised $16,950 for tree planting efforts in the Hylebos Creek Watershed.
Donations…MORE
Cracked Head Nutcracker
Wed, 12/05/07
The nutcracker that looks like modern art, "cracked head" black dots along eyes and arms : It is called "Dialogue" by artists, Alan Altman and Beth Annelye. It is called "Dialogue" because every 15-minutes it "speaks" a remark to stop walkers-by…MORE
Maier sworn in
Wed, 12/05/07
Peter Maier signs a document and it's official, as he is sworn in as Seattle School board member during oath of office ceremonies at the Seattle School District last week. He defeated incumbent Sally Soriano.
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A Bit Like A Totem Pole
Wed, 12/05/07
The nutcracker that looks like Northwest totem pole holding fish and it is called "Dodem Nutcracker" by artist Laura Grames. Photo by Steve Shay
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