The headline on story on Page 4 of the Jan. 30 print edition is incorrect, Sean Keller is the Madison Georgraphy Bee champion again, not as published. The editor made the error and regrets it very much.
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Renter aid bill alive in State Legislature
Tue, 02/05/08
The passage of a bill that would boost aid for renters being displaced by condominium conversions is looking promising as it makes its way through the State Legislature this session, but an amendment that would have given Seattle the power to…MORE
Charlestown Cafe Fire caused by fryer
Tue, 02/05/08
A fire broke out in the Charlestown Cafe's deep-fat fryer, about 5pm Monday night. The fire department was contacted immediately.
Tuesday morning, owner Larry Mellum supervised a crew that power-sprayed the damaged ceiling and walls of the…MORE
Controversial Miss Auburn contestant did not violate rules, Scholarship Program President says
Tue, 02/05/08
Over 181 online comments and still burning: That's how hot the topic of Cara Rudd's victory in last Saturday's Miss Auburn Scholarship Program pageant has become.
Rudd, a 21-year-old Federal Way local, and her new Miss Auburn crown have…MORE
SeaTac elementary students mind their manners during fancy lunch at airport hotel
Tue, 02/05/08
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, a group of fifth and sixth grade students from Bow Lake Elementary had lunch not in the school cafeteria, but in a restaurant with linen tablecloths.
The SeaTac Airport Doubletree Hotel hosted lunch for the Bow Lake…MORE
Mortgage squeeze hits Burien
Tue, 02/05/08
When Theresa DiMartino bought her first home in the 14000 block of 9th Place South in May 2003, she never dreamed she might someday be homeless.
But after refinancing her home twice, she is now not only facing foreclosure, but is also in…MORE
Council gives donation
Mon, 02/04/08
King County Councilmember Larry Phillips presented the Maria Montessori Language and Cultural Center with a $3,000 donation from the council recently.
The center, located on the Ballard High campus, partners with the school's Department of…MORE
Port posts audit plan
Mon, 02/04/08
As promised by Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani, the port has posted a detailed Audit Response Action Plan on its Website.
The plan, posted on the site's newly developed Accountability section, outlines how the Port will respond to each…MORE
Injured Adams teacher honored
Mon, 02/04/08
Students and staff at Adams Elementary school will be folding 1,000 paper cranes in honor of teacher Joseph Skillings, who is recovering from injuries suffered after coming to the aid of a complete stranger last month.
Skillings, 52, was…MORE
High schools host fairs for students
Mon, 02/04/08
The Highline School District will host four high school fairs for all middle school students and their parents to hear about small school options for high school.
Highline High in Burien will hold its fair on Monday, Feb. 11, from 7-8 p.m…MORE
