The bumper stickers and T-shirts that read "Free Ballard" are a novelty to some, something to pick up as a souvenir from your visit to that cute little Scandinavian neighborhood with all the chic boutiques and trendy restaurants on the outskirts…MORE
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Mother sentenced in brutal murder of 6-year-old daughter
Tue, 05/29/07
Samara Spann was sentenced in King County Superior Court to 23 years in prison for the macabre murder of her 6-year-old daughter, Kyeimah, in White Center in 2004.
Prior to sentencing, King County Deputy Prosecutor Kristin Richardson…MORE
Tukwila's Foster High School recycling students celebrate end of project
Tue, 05/29/07
Foster High School's leadership class will celebrate the end of a recycling awareness project on Friday, June 1, by hosting a community barbeque.
The 3:30 p.m. event will take place at the school at 4242 S. 144th St.
MOREFinancing for Des Moines foot ferry
Tue, 05/29/07
The Elliott Bay Water Taxi and Metro shuttles from the dock to Alki, Admiral Way and the West Seattle Junction will be permanent year around under the King County Ferry District approved recently by the King County Council.
A newly revised…MORE
Cultural center seeks award nominations
Thu, 05/24/07
The Scandinavian Cultural Center Council is inviting its members to submit nominations for the 2007 Outstanding Service Award.
MOREFremont Fair returns for 36th run
Thu, 05/24/07
On June 16 and 17, local musicians will perform at the annual Fremont Fair's "Center of the Universe" to support the fair and its mission to fight hunger, isolation, violence, homelessness and despair- advancing the vision of an end to poverty…MORE
Beware on 15th on Friday
Thu, 05/24/07
Beware on 15th Avenue Northwest on May 25 because for the first time since its inception, Washington State's Click it or Ticket campaign will take to the nighttime hours.
More than 75 law enforcement agencies throughout Washington will be…MORE
'Complicated' school assignment plan eyed
Thu, 05/24/07
The Seattle School Board is considering changing its student assignment plan for the 2008-2009 school year to a more simplified version that will enhance predictability for families and students.
The district says the current system is…MORE
Hazy future for return of Ballard Bridge art
Thu, 05/24/07
More than a year since the Seattle Department of Transportation removed public art pieces from the Ballard Bridge, it's still unclear when the sculptures will be reinstalled.
Put up in 2003, the art pieces were located atop the east and…MORE
Federal Way School Bond vote gets nod from voters
Thu, 05/24/07
With all 151 precincts reporting in at press time, Federal Way Public Schools has announced that it has secured the required number of votes to declare a victory for its school bond measure.
Voters took to the polls last week on May 15,…MORE
