With the proposed Fauntleroy Place project planned for one of West Seattle's most prominent intersections, a member of the West Seattle Design Review Board wondered how come architects didn't design an attention-getting architectural feature that…MORE
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Oboist and others badly needed
Wed, 03/01/06
The Highline Community Orchestra has scheduled its inaugural concert for March 28.
Music from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, the “Russian Sailors Dance” by Gliere, the “Grand March”, from Verdi’s Aida, and well known popular songs…MORE
No stairway for Orchard Street Ravine
Wed, 03/01/06
The Seattle Board of Parks Commissioners voted to build two loop trails in Orchard Street Ravine but not a public stairway as some neighbors had requested.
The board told Seattle Parks and Recreation to work with other city departments to…MORE
Highline enrollment soars in English learner classes
Wed, 03/01/06
Highline Public Schools’ English Language Learners (ELL) enrollment soared from 602 students in 1991 to 2,789 in 2005, according to the district’s demographic consultant.
More than 200 new students have joined Highline’s program each year…MORE
Monorail nominates local
Thu, 02/23/06
The Seattle Monorail Board nominated a Ballardite and West Seattle man to fill board vacancies. Peter Gaddu, a Ballard attorney, specializes in real estate, business and commercial law. He's a member of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce board of…MORE
Local lawmakers split on health accounts
Wed, 02/22/06
The Times/News presents a weekly summary of actions on bills by Highline-area legislators.
For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.org -- a free, non-partisan website with plain-English explanations of bills and a record of…MORE
Galvan gathers gospel singers for a benefit
Wed, 02/22/06
Make A Joyful Noise! is the ultimate celebration of gospel music!
Whether you are a church goer or not, this concert, which will be presented by Paul Galvan Productions on Friday, March 3, offers good old-fashioned family entertainment.…MORE
Wastemobile to roll into the Des Moines Marina
Wed, 02/22/06
Highline-area residents can take unwanted bleach, bulbs, batteries and more to the King County Wastemobile in Des Moines Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26.
The Wastemobile will be located in the north parking lot of Des Moines Marina from 10…MORE
House lawmakers require school civics exams
Wed, 02/22/06
The state House of Representatives has voted to require civics exams for students in elementary, middle and high school.
House Bill 2579 is now under consideration in the Senate.
Unlike the WASL, however, these will be interactive…MORE
Ban makes customers disappear
Wed, 02/22/06
Two months after Washington’s statewide smoking ban took effect, some Highline area businesses are feeling its impact.
Although it’s still too soon to tell what effect the ban will have at some businesses, others were feeling its effect…MORE
