I go to the show to see the display gardens, and I usually buy a preview party ticket so that I get to see and photograph the gardens sans crowds. I also usually work at the show, so I get to see the display gardeners several times. Since I did a…MORE
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Parks nixes preschool changes
Thu, 07/21/05
Rumors of scaling back a preschool program at Loyal Heights Community Center mobilized a group of concerned parents last week and prompted the Seattle Parks Department to call for a public meeting.
On Monday, the department announced it…MORE
Ballard freshman wins chance at state chess title
Thu, 07/21/05
Ballard High School freshman Peter Osseward rules over kings, queens and pawns. His only claim to royalty, however, is as a chess champion.
Osseward recently took first place at the Washington State High School Individual Chess…MORE
Study: Garbage site won't increase traffic
Thu, 07/21/05
The comings and goings of garbage trucks at the city's proposed intermodal solid-waste transfer facility being considered for Harbor Island wouldn't much affect other traffic, according to a transportation consultant.
Garbage trucks from…MORE
Parks nixes preschool changes
Thu, 07/21/05
Rumors of scaling back a preschool program at Loyal Heights Community Center mobilized a group of concerned parents last week and prompted the Seattle Parks Department to call for a public meeting.
On Monday, the department announced it…MORE
Inspiration from Garden Show
Thu, 07/21/05
I go to the show to see the display gardens, and I usually buy a preview party ticket so that I get to see and photograph the gardens sans crowds. I also usually work at the show, so I get to see the display gardeners several times. Since I did a…MORE
Monorail sets deadline
Thu, 07/21/05
The Monorail Project Board has set a deadline of April 6 for Executive Director Joel Horn to have a date for the completion of talks over details of a contract to design, build, operate and maintain the monorail.
Discussions have been…MORE
Arbor Hts. parents question spending
Wed, 07/20/05
A group of 13 parents is requesting an investigation of "potential misappropriation of funds" during the last four years at Arbor Heights Elementary School.
They sent a letter to Superintendent Raj Manhas and the Seattle Public Schools…MORE
Westcrest Park gets $75,000
Wed, 07/20/05
As part of the Seattle Pro Parks Project, Westcrest Park has been chosen to receive $75,000 for an art project. The budget includes artist design fees and the fabrication of the artwork.
Local artist Milenko Matanovic was selected by the…MORE
Public safety tops for Licata
Wed, 07/20/05
City Councilmember Nick Licata says he is focusing his reelection campaign on public safety strategies to reduce crime on city streets by ramping up police visibility and increasing communications between law enforcement and citizens.
He…MORE