Beaches in King County were closed to shellfish harvesting last week by the Washington State Department of Health.
The ban was originally for only the area from Three Tree Point in Burien south to the Pierce County line.
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Officers back in budget, fire emergency declared
Wed, 08/16/06
Funding for four high school police officers was included in a $161.3 million general operating budget approved Aug. 9 by Highline School Board members.
Superintendent John Welch earlier had proposed removing funding for the school…MORE
Shellfish harvesting banned
Wed, 08/16/06
High levels of marine biotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning have been detected at concentrations above the safe level in shellfish samples throughout King County. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health has closed all…MORE
Elks seek dough
Wed, 08/16/06
The Ballard Elks Lodge No. 827 has started a fundraising campaign to pay for a new deck overlooking Shilshole Bay at their Seaview Avenue headquarters.
The club needs to raise $40,000 to build the 470-square foot deck. It will have room…MORE
Gimme shelter
Wed, 08/16/06
If you need a place to hold a birthday party or other event, the Ross Shelterhouse is now available in Ballard.
The Ross Shelterhouse held its grand re-opening after going through extensive improvements. A community meeting room was…MORE
Maritime heats up
Wed, 08/16/06
Boat building in Ballard is on an upswing thanks to a $600 million contract awarded in part to Kvichak Marine, for constructing the Coast Guard's next generation of patrol boats.
Kvichak will partner with Wisconsin-based Marinette Marine…MORE
Richer than you think
Tue, 08/15/06
You may be richer than you think, and now it's easier than ever to claim your cash using a new state web site.
The Department of Revenue says the easy-to-remember Unclaimed Property web site and a new online claims processing system to…MORE
Hi-Yu court get scholarships
Tue, 08/15/06
Miss West Seattle Senior Court Hi-Yu Queen Trisha Thompson was awarded Scholarships for Academic Achievement from Rebar and Associates, Creative Expression from West Seattle Hi-Yu, Athletic Leadership from Sports Junction, New Technology Award…MORE
School gets fitness course
Tue, 08/15/06
Schmitz Park Elementary School students will return to school this fall to find their once asphalt playground replaced with a grassy field and a new fitness course thanks to Seattle Neighborhood Matching Funds grants and thousands of parent…MORE
