In a stroke of luck that overcame long odds, Ballard High School received one of five grand prizes in the "Win a Wireless Lab," sweepstakes recently.
Ballard was selected from a random drawing from with over 170,500 entries nationwide. The…MORE
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Plug-in cars to be tested here
Mon, 10/29/07
Seattle and other local agencies will participate in a yearlong demonstration project testing the performance of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in an urban area.
The money will come from the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National…MORE
North Highline council position is open
Mon, 10/29/07
Residents of the North Highline Unincorporated Area District 3 may submit an application to fill an open council position up until Monday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.
The representative for District 3 will be appointed at the regular council…MORE
Tax preparers needed
Mon, 10/29/07
More than 350 volunteers are needed to prepare tax returns throughout King County for United Way of King County's Free Tax Preparation Campaign.
United Way of King County will operate the Free Tax Prep Campaign at 16 sites throughout King…MORE
Gatewood school gets $30,000 match grant
Mon, 10/29/07
Seattle Public Schools and_Gatewood Elementary PTA will get a $30,000 matching grant from the King County Youth Sports Facility Grant program for upgrading the Gatewood Elementary playground
King County has announced 17 matching fund…MORE
Nov. 6 is deadline to return absentee ballots
Mon, 10/29/07
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 election must be postmarked by or before Nov. 6. Voters can also return their voted absentee ballot to any polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters who do not receive their absentee…MORE
Acting Parks head named by mayor
Mon, 10/29/07
Mayor Greg Nickels has announced the appointment of Christopher Williams, current Seattle Parks and Recreation acting deputy superintendent, as the interim superintendent.
Williams will serve as interim superintendent until the mayor's…MORE
Residents urged to be prepared for the winter storm season
Mon, 10/29/07
Mayor Greg Nickels says the city has stepped up efforts to keep people safe, protect property and keep Seattle moving during this year's winter storm season.
The mayor also urged all residents to make sure they are prepared to weather…MORE
Zoning changes proposed
Mon, 10/29/07
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
City has $4.5 million for local transportation use
Mon, 10/29/07
When voters approved the "Bridging the Gap" program to improve transportation in Seattle, a special fund was set up with $4.5 million for neighborhood transportation projects.
A half dozen types of transportation projects are eligible.
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