Bop Street isn't so much a store as it is an experience. Of course, you would not know it from the store's non-descript exterior. Located in Cowman Campbell Paint Company's former warehouse, a simple sign above the door and sandwich board on the…MORE
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Des Moines property tax hike approved by voters
Wed, 05/17/06
Des Moines voters decided Tuesday to raise property tax rates to fund restoration of police services to previous levels.
According to unofficial election night figures from King County Elections, 56.70 percent (2,385 votes) of those voting…MORE
Federal Way family pins hopes on march
Wed, 05/17/06
Jesus Nava, today a self-confident and cheerful 15-year-old, remembered his reaction five years ago when his mother left him behind in Guadalajara, Mexico and came to the United States to join her husband.
"I remember grabbing her ankles,…MORE
Just for kicks, just for kids: Youth soccer flourishes in Federal Way
Wed, 05/17/06
Standing just a shade over five feet tall, these 12-year-olds don't appear too physically menacing. With a hug goodbye from mom or dad, the young boys grab their brightly colored duffle bags and suit up for an afternoon of practice.
No…MORE
Honors retained
Tue, 05/16/06
West Seattle High School reversed itself and will offer a ninth-grade honors program next year after all.
"I am pleased to announce that, following discussions with our WSHS community and senior leadership of Seattle Public Schools, WSHS…MORE
Four periods 'polarizing adults'
Tue, 05/16/06
The disadvantages of a four-period day at West Seattle High School outweigh the advantages and are "polarizing the adult community," according to an audit that examined the school's 12-year-old schedule.
The audit team, consisting of…MORE
Federal Way centenarian credits hard work, family for her longevity
Tue, 05/16/06
"A life of hard work," is Dorothy Owen's explanation for her longevity.
Born May 25, 1906 in Boone, Iowa, Owen keeps busy these days tidying up her small garden surrounding her home in the Belmor complex in Federal Way and visiting with…MORE
Guadalupe kids give books to Alaskans
Tue, 05/16/06
There are no roads leading to Shaktoolik, a small Alaskan fishing village but, that didn't stop Our Lady of Guadalupe fifth and sixth-grade students Erika and Julia Guerette from sending books to the small school in this remote village.
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Kids' zoo ado
Tue, 05/16/06
There's a new habitat at Woodland Park Zoo that takes the zoo's emphasis on more natural exhibits to a whole new level. Ideal zoo habitats allow creatures to act as they would in the wild instead of inhibiting their instincts and abilities. This…MORE
Lutheran students win art show awards
Tue, 05/16/06
Seattle Lutheran High School students were honored after their participation in the West Seattle Art Show hosted by ArtsWest.
Holly Siburg and Kayla Goodwin received first prizes in the Drawing/Painting category, Caroline Cornutt tied for…MORE