The Westwood Village Barnes & Noble heated up like a cauldron Friday night. The "Magical Madness Party" began at 6 p.m. As the witching hour approached, over 700 Harry Potter enthusiasts, about a quarter of whom were dressed in Potter-themed…MORE
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Burien lawmakers voice concerns to Port commissioner
Tue, 07/24/07
Burien City Council members had the opportunity on July 16 to voice their concerns to the Port of Seattle.
Port Commissioner John Creighton, who updated lawmakers on the state of the Port, noted that revenue increased by 8 percent in 2006…MORE
Drastic I-5 closure slated
Tue, 07/24/07
In two weeks and two days we will get a good idea of what total grid lock might look like when the state closes multiple lanes and ramps on northbound Interstate 5 between Spokane Street and I-90 around the clock for 19 days to perform extensive…MORE
Update: Housing advocates pressure Port, Burien on Lora Lake Apartments
Tue, 07/24/07
Pressure continued to build this week on the Port of Seattle and Burien as low-income housing advocates campaigned to save the Lora Lake Apartments from demolition.
Rev. Sandy Brown of the Church Council Of Greater Seattle conducted a "…MORE
Fremont Bridge openings
Tue, 07/24/07
Three daily openings of the Fremont Bridge from now until the Fremont Bridge project is completed early next year, will take 15 minutes, instead of the usual 3 to 5 minutes.
These longer openings will take place at 5 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and…MORE
Fire delays Cedarhurst opening
Tue, 07/24/07
Highline's oldest school will-for a third time in its history-house elementary students.
Cedarhurst students will be temporarily assigned to Sunnydale School, located at 15631 Eighth Ave. S. in Burien, after a stubborn roof fire on July 14…MORE
New ballot security policy adopted
Tue, 07/24/07
Voters who cast their ballots by mail will be assured their vote will be preserved, under a new policy adopted by the King County Council.
"The Washington State Constitution guarantees all citizens the right to cast a secret ballot," said…MORE
Help wanted for SeafoodFest
Tue, 07/17/07
The 33rd annual Ballard SeafoodFest is slated for July 28 and 29 and its leader says they need help.
Volunteering, they say, is a fun and painless way to contribute to our vibrant, caring community and offers a chance to meet your…MORE
New superintendent visits West Seattle High
Tue, 07/17/07
The new Seattle School District superintendent, Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, spent her first day on the job attending classes.
On July 9, her first official day in the job, the superintendent toured West Seattle High School, where she sat in…MORE
North Highline annexation in limbo after growth board ruling
Tue, 07/17/07
For the cities of Burien and Seattle-and residents of North Highline-it's d/j
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