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
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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
Alia 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
Candidates sought for Women's Commission
Wed, 12/05/07
The city is seeking candidates for a vacant position on the Seattle Women's Commission which advises the mayor, City Council and city departments on issues that impact women in Seattle.
As advisors to the mayor, City Council and city…MORE
GoLoco.org helps rideshare seekers
Wed, 12/05/07
Every day Seattleites hop in their cars ready to start another day. For a lucky few, the commute is easy.
MORESchools 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
Tax cap splits lawmakers
Mon, 12/03/07
The Times/News presents a summary of action on bills by Highline-area lawmakers in the Nov. 29 special session of the Legislature.
For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.com - a free, non-partisan Website that is the source…MORE
Local Flooding
Mon, 12/03/07
The heavy rains on Monday led to local flooding in many areas around Highline including this driveway on Des Moines Way South. Photo by Patrick Robinson
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