A small bookstore like Secret Garden Bookshop has found the formula for competing with the chain stores by bringing authors in to read.
"One of the things we do is have programming for our community," said Events Coordinator Suzanne Perry…MORE
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Salmon Bay has new play equipment
Mon, 11/12/07
A new play structure was unveiled at Salmon Bay School on Oct. 31, as children, staff and parents gathered to celebrate.
"I love this new play structure. It is challenging and fun. It will make such a difference for our kids. They love it…MORE
New 'ground breaking' pregnancy program here
Mon, 11/12/07
Swedish Medical Center's Midwifery and Women's Health Center has started "Centering Pregnancy" a program offering group sessions for expectant mothers to discuss all aspects of prenatal care.
The program, in operation since July on the…MORE
North Beach journalists put out school paper
Mon, 11/12/07
There's no untruth a young journalist won't try to uncover, even if that reporter is still learning multiplication tables and getting rides to school on a yellow bus.
From hard hitting news revealing elevated levels of lead in the water at…MORE
Burien deal saves Lora Lake Apts. from destruction
Mon, 11/12/07
The Lora Lake Apartments in Burien, long threatened by the wrecking ball, will open again as an affordable-housing complex.
Burien City Council members approved by a 4-2 vote on Nov. 5 a memorandum of understanding to preserve the 162…MORE
Updated--Battle in Burien goes to Shaw
Wed, 11/07/07
Burien City Councilman Gordon Shaw decisively defeated former councilman Stephen Lamphear in the Nov.
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Lora Lake Apartments saved
Wed, 11/07/07
The Lora Lake Apartments in Burien, long threatened by the wrecking ball, will open again as an affordable-housing complex.
Burien City Council members approved by a 4-2 vote on Nov. 5 a memorandum of understanding to preserve the 162…MORE
District 54 disputes it can't handle water woes in Waterland
Tue, 11/06/07
King County Water District 54 defended its service to downtown Des Moines, dubbed the Waterland Community, during a Nov. 1 city council meeting.
"There's no specific concern we have other than a rapid shut off in the water system,"…MORE
Backyard Visitors
Tue, 11/06/07
Raccoons are common visitors to Federal Way backyards. Our abundance of trees and green spaces create excellent habitat for all kinds of creatures, from deer to coyotes.
If you're feeling creative, grab your digital camera and capture…MORE
Bicycle commuters increase
Tue, 11/06/07
The number of bicyclist entering downtown during the morning commute has increased 31 percent since 2000, according to statistics released by the Seattle Department of Transportation.
"More and more people are choosing to leave the car in…MORE
