Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ken Bounds has officially denied resident's requests to leave field lights at the Loyal Heights Playfield off for more than one night a week, limiting the fields' availability to five nights a week.…MORE
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$20.5 million center slated to open
Wed, 12/27/06
Residents of Federal Way and surrounding areas will soon be able to jog, climb, swim, take yoga, learn Pilates, relax in a sauna, have a birthday party and attend community classes all in one place.
In June, the City of Federal Way began…MORE
BLOGGERS:They can give niche coverage to new subjects
Wed, 12/27/06
When Peggy Sturdivant first started a blog about Ballard she had no idea it would change her life.
"I feel a responsibility now to the whole community," said Sturdivant, a Ballard resident for 19 years. "I've discovered I'm looking at…MORE
Money sought for park development
Tue, 12/26/06
Residents and city park planners are working up ideas for West Seattle's newest park but, as is the trend lately, Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking to citizens to come up with some of the money for the project.
There's a vacant lot…MORE
Small boats need firm moorage in storms
Tue, 12/26/06
The U.S. Coast Guard strongly encourages mariners to properly secure their boats while in moorage, anchorage or on the beach.
Due to recent high winds, rain and rough waters, many vessels have been found adrift or washed up on the beach.…MORE
Seattle considers North Highline for annexation
Tue, 12/26/06
Seattle followed Burien's lead and voted to designate North Highline as a potential annexation area, meaning it will take a closer look at annexing White Center and Boulevard Park.
The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 last week to study the…MORE
Residents critical of Admiral crosswalk fixes
Tue, 12/26/06
It will take more than a curb bulb to safeguard the crosswalk on Admiral Way at 47th Avenue Southwest, Admiral District residents told city transportation officials.
The crosswalk is at a five-way intersection on a descending curve. The…MORE
Storm forces people to shelters
Tue, 12/26/06
The lights went out for five to six days in much of West Seattle and White Center after high winds flattened trees, which tore down electrical power lines as they fell during a Dec. 15 storm.
With thousands of Westsiders cold and in the…MORE
Bodies on exhibit
Tue, 12/26/06
After studying the human body through books and pictures, 17 biology students from Ballard High School experienced the real thing when they toured Bodies...The Exhibition.
The exhibit features 21 whole body specimens and 250 partial body…MORE
Burien debated annexation
Tue, 12/26/06
The debate over whether Burien should annex North Highline dominated local news in 2006.
However, plenty of other important events occurred throughout the year.
Here's a month-by-month review of what made news in Highline…MORE