Pro Parks Levy dollars won't run out until the end of 2008 but the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is planning now for how to absorb programs, staffing and maintenance now funded through the levy since city officials have made it clear it…MORE
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Storm engulfed houses in mud
Tue, 02/06/07
When the power went out for five days in mid-December, some Fauntleroy residents were in the midst of fighting an onslaught of mud that had left their basements waist deep in soil, sand and gravel.
Hard hit were Jack Lawless and Jennifer…MORE
Trans worked hard for their dreams
Tue, 02/06/07
The legacy of the Tran family of Burien lives on through one surviving son, Canh Minh Tran, 19, a sophomore at the University of Washington living in the University District.
The other five members of his immediate family died from carbon…MORE
Services facility ready
Tue, 02/06/07
Lutheran Community Services' long-delayed plan to bring social and health care services to the residents of SeaTac and the surrounding community has been long delayed but it is finally almost here.
The three-story Lutheran Community…MORE
Burien pub hosts benefit for son of Deputy Cox
Tue, 02/06/07
Mick Kelly's Irish Restaurant & Pub in Burien is seeking donations of quality items for a benefit the pub will hold Thursday, March 1, for the son of slain police officer Steve Cox.
Dedicated to helping the White Center community where…MORE
Make up days for schools to permit break on June 22
Tue, 01/30/07
The Seattle School District will use days intended for staff professional development and summer break to make up four of the five school days missed due to snow and a windstorm in December.
While the last day for students will be Friday,…MORE
Demonstrators Support Levies
Tue, 01/30/07
A large group of Ballard levy supporters, including current and former students of Ballard High School, parents, including Schools First! President Peter Maier and school director Michael DeBell manned signs at 15th and Market over the weekend.…MORE
Gay marriage bill introduced
Tue, 01/30/07
Legislation aimed at according Washington's same-sex couples legal rights and protections enjoyed by married couples was introduced in the state Senate and House of Representatives.
"If it's in the interest of the state of Washington to…MORE
Student collects hygiene products for food bank
Tue, 01/30/07
Ballard High School junior Jayson Luu may have lost the election for Associated Student Body president last year, but he has been busy getting his fellow students involved in charity.
After the election loss, the school's Parent Teacher…MORE
Alki folks worried about pump station ventilation
Tue, 01/30/07
An underground sewage pump station at Alki is scheduled to be expanded and will include two new ventilation stacks that nearby residents worry will spoil their view of Puget Sound.
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division plans to…MORE
