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
Seattle utilities save
Tue, 12/26/06
Seattle Public Utilities has saved about $76 million over the past two years - bringing more than $10 a month in savings for residential ratepayers.
Utilities' "asset management" policies are based on the best practices of the world's best…MORE
Four-year hospitality management degree offered
Tue, 12/26/06
South Seattle Community College has taken the next step in its plan to offer its own four-year degree - a bachelor's of applied science in hospitality management.
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the college's…MORE
Ways to dispose of Christmas trees
Tue, 12/26/06
Seattle residents may drop off their Christmas trees and greens for free at Seattle Public Utilities' North and South Recycling and Disposal stations between Dec. 26 and Jan. 14.
The South Recycling and Disposal Station is located at 2nd…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
