Patrons of the Des Moines Library and community members are invited to join in fundraising fun as efforts get underway to bring a sculpture to the library grounds.
During the past year, a citizens advisory committee appointed by the Des…MORE
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'Drive hammered, get nailed' campaign eyes drunk drivers
Tue, 08/22/06
Extra police patrols are throughout King County until Labor Day to rid the roads of drunk drivers, so people should beware after boating, barbeques and an evening at the bar because officers say "if you drive hammered, you will get nailed."
…MORESchool closures meeting postponed while public vacations
Tue, 08/22/06
A series of community meetings to discuss the second phase of Seattle Public Schools closures was cancelled last week because the school board thought too many families would be still be on vacation, said district spokesman Peter Daniels.
…MOREDrunk driving to be targeted by police patrols
Wed, 08/16/06
If you drive hammered, you will get nailed.
This message highlighted last week's announcement by local and state law enforcement agencies that extra DUI patrols will take place throughout King County from Friday, Aug. 18. through Labor Day…MORE
Shelfish Ban Spreads
Wed, 08/16/06
Beaches in King County were closed to shellfish harvesting last week by the Washington State Department of Health.
The ban was originally for only the area from Three Tree Point in Burien south to the Pierce County line.
Health…MORE
Officers back in budget, fire emergency declared
Wed, 08/16/06
Funding for four high school police officers was included in a $161.3 million general operating budget approved Aug. 9 by Highline School Board members.
Superintendent John Welch earlier had proposed removing funding for the school…MORE
Shellfish harvesting banned
Wed, 08/16/06
High levels of marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning have been detected at concentrations above the safe level in shellfish samples throughout King County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has closed all…MORE
Elks seek dough
Wed, 08/16/06
The Ballard Elks Lodge No. 827 has started a fundraising campaign to pay for a new deck overlooking Shilshole Bay at their Seaview Avenue headquarters.
The club needs to raise $40,000 to build the 470-square foot deck. It will have room…MORE
Gimme shelter
Wed, 08/16/06
If you need a place to hold a birthday party or other event, the Ross Shelterhouse is now available in Ballard.
The Ross Shelterhouse held its grand re-opening after going through extensive improvements. A community meeting room was…MORE
