Ballard area School Board candidates Peter Maier and incumbent Sally Soriano offered their differing, but sometimes shared, opinions on public education policy in Seattle schools at an all-city candidate forum last Thursday evening.
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Schools seek input on new money model
Mon, 10/15/07
Seattle Public Schools is gathering community input on a new school funding model that district officials say will be more transparent and equitable than the current system.
The proposed "Weighted Staffing Standard" model will distribute…MORE
What's a goose to do with Ballard sustainability?
Mon, 10/15/07
Nearly a dozen members of Sustainable Ballard met by the sun-kissed palm trees on the outdoor patio of the Shilshole Beach Club during a recent happy hour. They came to enjoy a glass of wine, a bottle of beer, some freshly grilled salmon and…MORE
Push to the finish
Mon, 10/15/07
Cross country athletes from Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson, Todd Beamer and Curtis push towards the finish line during last Wednesday's meet at Federal Way High School. Justin Englund of Decatur, right, won the meet with a time of 14:04,…MORE
INDUSTRIAL LANDS: Value is fast increasing
Mon, 10/15/07
Seattle's industrial lands are the source of good paying jobs for 25 percent of the city's workforce, but industry owners worry that growing pressure to build condos and apartment buildings on land zoned for industrial use threatens their…MORE
Fall gala event to benefit the Federal Way Symphony
Mon, 10/15/07
The Federal Way Symphony will hold its first annual Fall Gala on Saturday, October 20, at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.
Pete von Reichbauer, King County Council Member and Patron of the Federal Way Symphony for 2007 has indicated his…MORE
Group fights for marine future
Mon, 10/15/07
When the sun rises over Salmon Bay, the shores are already busy with noise. A hammer's methodical 'thud' reverberates across Pacific Fisherman, Inc.'s shipyard. One of Ballard Transfer Company's powerful, red trucks idles, warming up for the day'…MORE
Fremont Burke-Gilman Trail to open
Tue, 10/09/07
By Oct. 15 pedestrians and bicyclists will again be able to continue on the Burke-Gilman Trail under the Fremont Bridge rather than taking the detour that was provided during bridge construction. The trail from Stone Way North to Phinney Avenue…MORE
Displaced renters must be told of aid
Tue, 10/09/07
To recognize the effect of condominium conversions on displaced renters, the city council unanimously have passed an ordinance that penalizes developers and property owners who fail to notify eligible renters of tenant relocation assistance.…MORE
Viaduct to get semi-annual inspections
Tue, 10/09/07
Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for its semiannual inspections this weekend.
Since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, the department has conducted a full inspection of the…MORE
