The fortunes of Ballard have never been far removed from those of its fishermen. When the fleet prospers, so do Ballard's shipbuilders and net makers, bankers, brokers and merchants.
- Kris Freeman, "Passport to Ballard"
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Students star in 'Cabaret'
Tue, 07/25/06
Education takes center stage in this year's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at ArtsWest as West Seattle students Mandy Barnet, James Grixoni-Lewis, Riana Hidalgo, Emily Meyer, Micah Packard, Cecelia Rehm, and Kelly Thoma help bring Kander and…MORE
Coffee for a nickel?
Tue, 07/25/06
A recently opened restaurant in White Center offers drip coffee for five cents a cup to customers ordering breakfast. Since breakfast is available anytime at Chef Simon's, the nickel coffee flows all day.
Tina Nguyen and Simon Nguyen, the…MORE
Governor 'proud' of 34th District legislators
Tue, 07/25/06
Governor Christine Gregoire recently praised 34th Legislative District Democrats for electing state Sen. Erik Poulsen and Reps.
MORENight out events scheduled
Tue, 07/25/06
Headlining National Night Out events in Highline communities on Tuesday, Aug. 1., will be Maia Santell & House Blend performing jazz in front of Normandy Park Senior Living.
In addition to the jazz served up at 16625 First Ave. S.
MOREOfficials counter anti-annexation claims
Tue, 07/25/06
The most costly North Highline annexation option for Burien could be doing nothing at all.
Countering an organized effort to derail any action by the city council, some community residents say annexation of the unincorporated area would…MORE
Annexation figures challenged
Tue, 07/25/06
The projected financial impact of annexation of the North Highline unincorporated area by Burien, according to numbers provided by city staff, doesn't provide an accurate picture of the real costs to the community.
This is the message of…MORE
Group opposes annexation
Tue, 07/25/06
A new political action committee was organized recently to oppose annexation by Burien of part or all of the North Highline unincorporated area.
Burien Residents Against Annexation also collected some 1,200 signatures in two weeks to…MORE
Sierra Club award goes to Sims, Nickels
Tue, 07/25/06
The Sierra Club broke tradition and gave its national leadership in government award to King County Executive Ron Sims and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels for their work to reduce global warming.
The Edgar Wayburn Award for outstanding…MORE
Square financial plan OK'd
Tue, 07/25/06
Burien Town Square took another step forward July 17 when city council members unanimously approved a vital element of Urban Partners' financial plan for the private portion of the development.
Of the estimated total cost of $138 million…MORE
