The future of Federal Way, Milton and Fife just got greener.
Friends of the Hylebos announced today that the inaugural HomeStreet Bank Tree Challenge raised $16,950 for tree planting efforts in the Hylebos Creek Watershed.
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A Bit Like A Totem Pole
Wed, 12/05/07
The nutcracker that looks like Northwest totem pole holding fish and it is called "Dodem Nutcracker" by artist Laura Grames. Photo by Steve Shay
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Maier sworn in
Wed, 12/05/07
Peter Maier signs a document and it's official, as he is sworn in as Seattle School board member during oath of office ceremonies at the Seattle School District last week. He defeated incumbent Sally Soriano.
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'Nutcracker March' at Salty's on Alki
Wed, 12/05/07
by Steve Shay
With Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to giving, lights, and joy.
Gerry Kingen, owner of Salty's on Alki, has gone a bit overboard this year by celebrating all three, peppering his restaurants with 18 larger-than-…MORE
Customers crowd before closing of Ballard QFC
Wed, 12/05/07
Last Saturday crowds converged on the grocery store the day before it closed. Many items were on sale including 50 percent off on most perishables.
MOREAlia Paddock wins Macy's essay contest
Wed, 12/05/07
Madison Middle School sixth grade student Alia Paddock recently won the Macy's "Follow a Leader" essay contest.
The competition involved writing a letter to one of 26 Seattle business leaders. Alia chose to write to Brenda F. Barnette CEO…MORE
Ferries could ply from Shilshole
Wed, 12/05/07
The board of the King County Ferry District has adopted a plan, budget and financing a potential ferry route from Shilshole to downtown.
Besides the Vashon ferry and year-around West Seattle Water Taxi, the council also approved five "…MORE
Schools hire new financial, operations officer
Tue, 12/04/07
Seattle Public Schools have hired Don Kennedy as the district's new chief financial and operations officer.
In the newly configured position, Kennedy assumes the responsibilities of former Chief Operations Officer Mark Green and former…MORE
Mayor challenges council on affordable housing legislation
Tue, 12/04/07
Mayor Greg Nickels has urged the Seattle City Council to take action by the end of the year on legislation he says could create hundreds of new, affordable homes for working families.
Nickels proposed the "Seattle Homes Within Reach"…MORE
New condo is approved
Tue, 12/04/07
The Northwest Design Review Board has approved the design of a new six-story, 31-unit condominium for the northwest corner of 24th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 58th Street. Danielle Condominium is the newest addition planned in a two-block…MORE
