A customer walks into Nail Time salon on California Avenue and vigorously shakes off the cold. Within seconds a few women greet her by name.
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Ballard High students conduct oil spill drills
Mon, 01/28/08
If an oil spill ever hits the waters around Ballard, students at the local high school are ready to respond and order clean up procedures.
Last Thursday, Ballard Maritime Academy teacher John Foster conducted an oil spill drill in his…MORE
Student journalism clarified in bill by Sen. Joe McDermott
Mon, 01/28/08
State Sen. Joe McDermott, D-West Seattle, has introduced legislation to protect and clarify the press rights of high school and college journalists.
McDermott's bill would prohibit unwarranted censorship of student media.
"Gaining…MORE
Third Highline farmers market expected in SeaTac
Sun, 01/27/08
The Highline area may have its third farmers market this summer.
SeaTac neighborhood coordinator Trudy Olson presented a proposal to city lawmakers on Jan. 22 for a weekend farmers market, most likely at Angle Lake Park, to start in late…MORE
City of Des Moines withdrawing from regional planning council
Sun, 01/27/08
The Des Moines City Council is withdrawing its membership from the Puget Sound Regional Council as of July 1.
Following a heated exchange, lawmakers voted 4-3 to withdraw from the organization that deals with transportation planning among…MORE
Despite SeaTac Mosque concerns, shared parking for nonprofits approved
Sun, 01/27/08
Despite concerns about parking at a local mosque, SeaTac City Council members voted 4-2 on Jan.
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Condo plan violates teachings in Highline schools, Seahurst Park neighbors say
Sun, 01/27/08
Granting an easement for a road to a proposed 200-condominium project on a hill above Seahurst Park would counter what the Highline School District teaches students about the environment.
That was the argument of some park neighbors in the…MORE
Burien tax help center opens
Sun, 01/27/08
An ACORN "Prosperity Center" to provide free tax preparation, year-round benefits screening and other services for low- and moderate-income King County residents opened with a ribbon cutting on Jan.
MOREParties to caucus on Feb. 9
Sun, 01/27/08
Four days after "Super Tuesday," when 24 states hold presidential primary elections, Washington Democrats and Republicans will have the chance to make their voices heard.
Members of both parties will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, to discuss…MORE
Local lawmakers' votes recorded
Sun, 01/27/08
The Times/News presents a summary of action on bills by Highline-area lawmakers in the Washington Legislature.
For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.com - a free, non-partisan Website that is the source for this report.
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