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.
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Freshly paved street collapses in storm
Tue, 12/11/07
The heavy downpour early last week that besieged the state did not spare Ballard as a mudslide collapsed the freshly-paved Golden Gardens Drive Northwest, the winding wooded road between Northwest 85th Street and Golden Gardens Park.
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ZONING 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
Turning 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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Customers crowd before closing of Ballard QFC
Wed, 12/05/07
Last Saturday crowds converged on the grocery store the day before it closed. Many items were on sale including 50 percent off on most perishables.
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'Nutcracker March' at Salty's on Alki
Wed, 12/05/07
by Steve Shay
With Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to giving, lights, and joy.
Gerry Kingen, owner of Salty's on Alki, has gone a bit overboard this year by celebrating all three, peppering his restaurants with 18 larger-than-…MORE
Ferries could ply from Shilshole
Wed, 12/05/07
The board of the King County Ferry District has adopted a plan, budget and financing a potential ferry route from Shilshole to downtown.
Besides the Vashon ferry and year-around West Seattle Water Taxi, the council also approved five "…MORE
