The Jan. 31 story on the Global Reading Challenge should have stated it was a program of the King County Library System. The program is managed and staffed by The Seattle Public Library.
MORENews
Exploring 4-period day
Tue, 02/13/07
The Seattle School District has convened a parent, teacher and student steering committee to explore modifications to West Seattle High's four-period day schedule to address ongoing concerns.
Based on a directive from the district's chief…MORE
Update: SeaTac voters uphold fireworks ban
Fri, 02/09/07
The discharging of personal fireworks will remain illegal in SeaTac after voters on Feb.
MORECons targeting elderly, non-English speakers
Tue, 02/06/07
Seattle City Light is urging its customers to be on guard against telephone con artists posing as utility bill collectors.
Recently, several customers reported that they received phone calls from people claiming to be City Light bill…MORE
Weekly legislative roll call report
Tue, 02/06/07
Y = Yes N = No E = Excused NV = Not Voting
HB 1057
Requesting information on the use of alternative fuels.
By a vote of 94 to 3 on Jan. 29, 2007, the House approved HB 1057, which would require certain information…MORE
Kohl-Welles seeks Iraq de-escalation
Tue, 02/06/07
Ballard state Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles says with the cost of the war in Iraq mounting and President Bush calling for an escalation of troop levels, she and several other lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Memorial 8003, which calls on Congress…MORE
Council to appoint new city Park Board members
Tue, 02/06/07
Four Seattle Board of Parks Commissioners resigned last month after the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that gives the council the authority to appoint half of the seven-member advisory board and creates one new position.
The…MORE
Ballard Chamber gives annual awards
Tue, 02/06/07
The Ballard Chamber of Commerce gave out its 2006 annual awards last week during an evening reception at the Nordic Heritage Museum.
The King Salmon Award went to Sterling Savings Bank in recognition of its outstanding contributions to…MORE
Pro Parks Levy breakdown
Tue, 02/06/07
$60,615,000 - Environmental Stewardship, Maintenance and Programming; for stewardship awareness programs, teen leadership, senior and adult programs, teen transportation and assistance for low-income families, tree, trail and field maintenance…MORE
Legislative roll call report
Tue, 02/06/07
Y = Yes N = No E = Excused NV = Not Voting
HB 1057
Requesting information on the use of alternative fuels.
By a vote of 94 to 3 on Jan. 29, 2007, the House approved HB 1057, which would require certain information…MORE
