I've long considered the folks at the Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands a rather creative bunch.
They spend most of their working hours devising ways to put people in touch with the abundance of nature here in Federal Way.
MORENews
Schools reject merger idea
Tue, 10/10/06
Two West Seattle K-8 schools have steadfastly rejected the Seattle Schools superintendents recommendation that alternative Pathfinder program be merged with the more traditional programs at Cooper school.
In reaction, Superintendent Raj…MORE
Burien funds service agencies
Tue, 10/10/06
Social service agencies serving the Burien area will receive $95,000 from the city for their 2007-2008 funding cycle.
The grants were made Oct.
MORESea-Tac Airport closes terminal-return ramps
Tue, 10/10/06
The two "return-to-terminal" ramps at Sea-Tac International Airport were permanently closed on Oct. 9.
They will be demolished in the next several weeks to clear the way for the light rail extension from South 154th Street to the airport…MORE
City of Medina city manager hired by Normandy Park
Tue, 10/10/06
Doug Schulze will trade one prosperous waterfront community for another on Nov. 1 when he becomes Normandy Park's new city manager.
He has spent the past 10 years as city manager of Medina.
Schulze came to Medina from Minnesota. He…MORE
Fire chief's raise questioned
Tue, 10/10/06
In a move that is being questioned by some fire district taxpayers, the North Highline Fire commissioners raised long-time Chief Russ Pritchard's salary to $198,000 per year at their Sept. 7 meeting.
Pritchard will receive the 57 percent…MORE
State hikes park fees
Tue, 10/10/06
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved its first general fee increase for camping, overnight facilities and watercraft launch services since 2003.
The increases, intended to catch the agency up to market rates and to…MORE
Seattle Council places amendment on ballot
Tue, 10/10/06
The Seattle City Council has placed a series of amendments to the City Charter on the November ballot.
A key amendment will allow the council to reconfirm the appointments of city department heads every four years, including Parks and…MORE
South Lake High to locate here while new school built
Tue, 10/10/06
This school year West Seattle is home to five high schools, including South Lake High School, which will occupy the old E. C.
MORETrendy sidewalk cafes growing on our streets
Sat, 10/07/06
A surge of sidewalk cafes are turning trendy Ballard inside out. They're good for business, customers love them, and new zoning permits are getting the green light.
From 2001 to 2005, just one establishment per year recieved a sidewalk…MORE
