As the crime of graffiti vandalism continues in the city, nonprofit group Seattle Paint-Out has targeted a variety of neighborhoods, including Ballard, for graffiti-cleaning in the near future.
The group recently held its annual Seattle…MORE
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More family business leaves area
Mon, 09/10/07
"Will the last small business in Ballard please turn out the light?" reads a sign painted across the front window of the now closed Nick's Boats and Motors at the corner of 7th Avenue and Northwest 65th Street.
As well as signifying the…MORE
Housing authority could buy Lock Vista
Mon, 09/10/07
The Seattle Housing Authority has agreed to consider purchasing the Lock Vista Apartment building to preserve the moderate rentals.
"We're sure willing to take a look at what we can do," said Virginia Felton, spokesperson for the Seattle…MORE
Mayor announces $3.5 million for homeless housing
Mon, 09/10/07
Mayor Greg Nickels announced last week his 2008 proposed budget includes $3.5 million to help fund 84 permanent supportive housing studio apartments for chronically homeless people.
Half the units at the Plymouth Housing Group's First and…MORE
Federal Way Arts Commission seeking submissions for city art galleris
Mon, 09/10/07
The Federal Way Arts Commission is accepting applications for the 2008 Art Gallery Program.
Visual artists are invited to submit a resume and photo samples of their work. The Commission will review all entries and select artists to…MORE
Han Woo-Ri schedule announced
Mon, 09/10/07
Han Woo-Ri, the Northwest Korean Sports and Cultural Festival featuring all things Korean will take place this month, September 21 to 23, in Federal Way.
The third annual festival will include contemporary and traditional performing arts…MORE
Eagles drop Eagles at home; FWHS defense fails in second half
Mon, 09/10/07
Federal Way High School football fans cheer on their Eagles during last Thursday night's home game against the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles. Despite an early lead and some incredible fan support, the FW
Eagles fell to G-K 27-18. Photo by Seth…MORE
City seeks citizens for advisory boards
Mon, 09/10/07
Mayor Greg Nickels is seeking candidates for the Citizens' Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board for terms starting in January 2008.
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New director, preschool program gets Federal Way YMCA back on tract
Mon, 09/10/07
Angela Griffin enjoys a challenge.
The Norman Center YMCA's newest director speaks with the confidence of a woman eager to give the center a facelift and restore one of the Federal Way's treasures into the public asset the community…MORE
Spring Valley stream channel project will be ready in time to greet returning salmon to Federal Way
Tue, 09/04/07
It's quite possible the Federal Way News could take credit for the theme of a new ABC reality TV program.
Just picture it: A needy family of pink, chinook, chum and coho salmon get whisked away on a much needed three-year vacation to the…MORE
