Driving across the Ballard Bridge, a visitor cannot help but notice the mass of fishing vessels and shipyards on Salmon Bay and the Ship Canal.
MORENews
Lead found in school water
Thu, 11/16/06
Ongoing water testing results in Seattle Public Schools show elevated levels of toxins in 35 schools including five in the Ballard area; Adams, Ballard High School, Greenwood, Whitman and Whittier.
Lead levels in some of the water samples…MORE
Missing beacons could lead to tragedy
Thu, 11/16/06
The uncertain permanent replacement of malfunctioning crosswalk lights in front of the Salmon Bay K-8 School has some parents worried about the safety of their children.
The Seattle Department of Transportation recently removed the…MORE
Incumbents win big
Tue, 11/14/06
Democrats maintained their domination of all legislative seats representing the Highline area in the Nov. 7 general election.
All incumbents easily won re-election in the 11th, 33rd and 34th Legislative Districts.
In the one race…MORE
Voters will decide March school levy
Tue, 11/14/06
A $140.4 million, four-year levy for Highline public schools will be on the March 13 special election ballot.
On Nov. 8, Highline board members approved placing the measure before voters.
MORESchools aim for consistency
Tue, 11/14/06
Led by chief academic officer Carla Santorno, Seattle Public Schools will be operating under a new academic vision aimed at building common curriculum to help students graduate high school and be prepared for college and work.
The plan is…MORE
Show brings Texas to Burien
Tue, 11/14/06
Burien Little Theatre promises to puts the "fun" into dysfunctional with A Tuna Christmas, the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy Greater Tuna, which opens Friday, Nov.
MOREViewlands could find new home at Broadview
Tue, 11/14/06
When the Seattle School Board called off phase two of school closures last month it left Viewlands Elementary students and parents feeling a little lost.
"It's mass confusion--no one knows really what to do," said Viewlands parent Lynn…MORE
Candidates reflect the community
Tue, 11/14/06
Their talents range from martial arts with a fan to Bosnian folk dancing to a drill team routine to classical violin and clarinet and, of course, singing.
The contestants are literally from all over the world and from right here. They are…MORE
