West Seattle Rotarian Marti Anderson was in for quite a surprise when she showed up at Salty's for her club's regular Tuesday meeting. The members had baked over 100 dozen cookies for her son Lance Corporal Ian Anderson, a Marine deployed in…MORE
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D. M. budget concerns voiced
Tue, 11/21/06
Des Moines council members got their first look at the city's proposed 2007 budget on Nov. 16.
The budget of almost $50 million calls for operating expenses of $29 million and capital spending of $21 million.
MOREViewlands-Broadview merger approved by city school board
Tue, 11/21/06
The Seattle School Board voted unanimously last week to co-house the Viewlands Elementary Autism All-Inclusion program at Broadview-Thomson next fall.
Broadview-Thomson will become a K-8 grade program.
The proposal had drawn little…MORE
Clark seeks ethics candidate
Tue, 11/21/06
Seattle City Councilwoman Sally J. Clark is looking for a candidate to fill position on the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.
The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission is a seven-member citizen body that interprets, administers…MORE
Schools getting safer
Tue, 11/21/06
Highline public schools are safe now and will become even safer as a result of a bond measure passed by voters in March, according to the district's security director.
School safety is on the minds of many parents following several recent…MORE
Coach eager for new field
Tue, 11/21/06
When the new million dollar multi-purpose field behind the school opens in the fall of 2008, head coach Bruce Drager says it will be the happiest day of his coaching career.
The lack of their own site for track and field practice has kept…MORE
Rain or shine, the Farmer's Market keeps them coming
Tue, 11/21/06
In an era where most of our lives are filled with worries about commutes, commissions, and childcare, it can often seem like there is no room left in our busy schedules to be active members in the West Seattle community, and certainly no time to…MORE
President removed at Highline College
Tue, 11/21/06
In a surprise move, the contract of Highline Community College President Dr. Priscilla Bell was terminated by the college board of trustees Nov. 16.
Board Chairwoman Dr. Elizabeth Chen said in a prepared statement that the decision was…MORE
Field of dreams set to be realized at Ballard High
Tue, 11/21/06
Ballard High at long last is getting its very own multi-purpose synthetic turf field.
The Seattle School District and D.A. Hogan Architects, presented plans for the new multi-purpose field last week.
MORECouncil wrestles with North Highline annexation concerns
Tue, 11/21/06
The South Park Bridge loomed large in the debate over North Highline's possible annexation as Seattle City Council members criticized a proposed agreement with King County concerning responsibility for the dilapidated structure.
During a…MORE