Thousands converged in downtown Ballard last weekend to take the advice of the 2007 Ballard SeafoodFest's slogan, "Feed Your Inner Viking." Almost 100 sponsors, via the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, and over 100 vendors, pulled off the successful…MORE
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Many problems at root of Fauntleroy flooding
Tue, 07/31/07
An investigation into the cause of flooding that damaged houses and yards in the Fauntleroy neighborhood last winter indicates numerous problems cascaded into each other.
Last December's flooding occurred around California Drive south of…MORE
Des Moines Marina repairs begin
Tue, 07/24/07
A long-anticipated renovation of the Des Moines Marina, approved by the city council earlier this year, is getting underway.
The $32.75 million, 11-stage project is expected to take place over the next 20 years.
"The marina is…MORE
Sidewalk sale draws shoppers to annual SeafoodFest bash
Tue, 07/24/07
The largest and oldest sidewalk sale in Seattle has become a tradition as the business community welcomes the annual Ballard SeafoodFest each summer with deals and bargains for shoppers.
The four-day sale starts on July 26, two days before…MORE
Decatur and Beamer alumni honored for multicultural achievement
Tue, 07/24/07
BELLINGHAM - Two residents of Federal Way who attend WWU, David Choi and Mark Pridgeon, were recently awarded The Multicultural Achievement Program Scholarship from Western Washington University for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The…MORE
SeafoodFest goes green
Tue, 07/24/07
This year's 33rd Annual Ballard SeafoodFest is going green during the weekend event.
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce's new Sustainability Committee has taken a number of measures to reduce material and energy waste generated by the weekend…MORE
Crown Hill seeks to buy ex-school
Tue, 07/24/07
The seeds of a partnership sprouted last week between the Seattle School District, city officials and Crown Hill neighbors to preserve land that residents say brings the community together.
That was true last Wednesday when more than a…MORE
Chief Dederick retires from USCG
Tue, 07/24/07
In a recent ceremony at Pier 36, West Seattle resident Chief Quartermaster Stuart Dederick retired after 30 years in the United States Coast Guard.
Dederick served on five ships (Yocona, Midgett, Blackhawk, Morganthau, and Munro) and saw…MORE
Shakespeare in Burien's Dottie Harper Park
Tue, 07/24/07
Burien residents can enjoy free Shakespearean performances this summer, thanks to the collaborative efforts of local non-profit arts organizations and the city's Parks Department.
GreenStage, which boasts acting and directing talents of…MORE
Kohl-Welles get Ancil Payne Leadership Award
Tue, 07/24/07
For championing public safety, advocating for the arts, supporting school nutrition programs and leading Washington's movement against expansion of the Iraq War, State Sen.
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