King County is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, tidewater and upland habitat.
Projects may include water quality protection measures, stream, lake…MORE
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Ballard Business Briefs
Tue, 04/24/07
Swedish Medical Center Opens New Clinic
The Swedish Medical Center has opened the Swedish Midwifery and Women's Health Clinic in the Ballard Medical Plaza,
The staff includes three experienced certified nurse midwives.
A full…MORE
Federal Way fire receives grant
Tue, 04/24/07
The fire marshal's office with South King Fire & Rescue is scheduled to receive a $2,500 grant on Thursday, April 26, to fund specialized equipment for a fire investigation vehicle.
Jerry Kenkel, vice-president and San Francisco…MORE
Markers to show Ballard Avenue history
Tue, 04/24/07
The Ballard Historical Society is unveiling a series of new history markers along the Ballard Avenue Landmark District on Saturday.
The event takes place at 11 a.m. at Marvin's Garden Park, at the base of the old bell tower. A two by three…MORE
Goodloe-Johnson gets superintendent post
Tue, 04/17/07
Seattle School Board members last week maintained that they would have chosen Maria Goodloe-Johnson as Seattle school's next superintendent even if Gregory Thornton hadn't withdrawn his name for the job.
The board voted unanimously last…MORE
City seeks alternative to cars
Tue, 04/17/07
It's no secret that City of Seattle officials and Mayor Greg Nickels are urging citizens to ditch their cars for alternative modes of travel, so begs the question; "are there viable transportation options and infrastructure in place for Ballard…MORE
Highline House members differ on cell phone bill
Tue, 04/17/07
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 each…MORE
Legislative Roll Call
Tue, 04/17/07
HJR 4204
Amending the Constitution to provide for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize a school levy.
By a vote of 33 to 16, on April 12, the Senate approved HJR 4204, which proposes to amend the State Constitution to…MORE
Park namesake fought for Highline
Tue, 04/17/07
Back in the 60s and 70s, Dottie Harper was a Highline community household name.
MOREKing County grants available for youth sports facilities
Tue, 04/17/07
Community and youth organizations that are interested in developing or renovating neighborhood youth sports facilities can qualify for matching grants of up to $75,000 from King County.
The Youth Sports Facility Grants Program,…MORE
