Freed from the myriad responsibilities of running a city, former Burien City Manager Gary Long plans to engage in two popular hallmarks of retirement -- boating and traveling.
Long envisions owning a "weekender" boat -- something he can…MORE
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Cracks in tunnel support? City Council not unanimous on viaduct replacement
Wed, 12/28/05
After a resolution was adopted last year in support of Mayor Greg Nickels' preferred tunnel option to replace the damaged Alaskan Way Viaduct, some Seattle City Council members are now leaning towards the alternative rebuild option.
"In…MORE
Fighting for their family's value
Wed, 12/28/05
As Chris Gamache and Judy Fleissner made their way up the Washington Supreme Court steps earlier this year to argue for their right to marry as a same-sex couple, the Ballard residents wanted more than anything to shield their two children, 5-…MORE
Vashon ferry food in doubt
Wed, 12/28/05
For more than a year now, commuters and tourists who travel the ferry between Fauntleroy and Vashon or Southworth have happily consumed food provided by Sound Food Cafe, located on Vashon. Now that service is in doubt.
The local eatery…MORE
Coach has 400+ wins
Wed, 12/28/05
Bruce Carlson recently notched his 400th career win as coach of the Seattle Lutheran High School girls basketball team and quickly tacked on additional victories.
His 403rd victory came Dec. 20 in a home game with University Prep. The Lady…MORE
Burien delays decision
Wed, 12/28/05
The Burien City Council decided to postpone further consideration of annexing North Highline until early January, after its newly elected members are sworn into office.
The council has been considering declaring North Highline a "potential…MORE
Through cancer and heartache, Baldwins wait to be reunited
Wed, 12/28/05
In 1998, Shawna Timmons, then 22, was on a flight home from Georgia where she had attended her grandfather's funeral.
MOREMerchants Merry - Ballard shops busy, parking an issue
Wed, 12/21/05
Dashing from store to store along N.W. Market street are the pitter patter of shopping feet, the most reassuring sound to merchants along this busy corridor besides the "dinging" sound the cash register makes as it records another sale.
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How green is your Condo? Builders seek environmental certification
Wed, 12/21/05
The latest addition to the Ballard building boom is Hjarta condominiums.
MOREHoliday needles for charity
Wed, 12/21/05
A group of women devoted to embroidery and art forms using the knitting needle have been meeting as the Northwest Needle Arts Guild since 1972. Each December, members make caps, scarves, blankets and other gifts to donate to Seattle Cancer Care…MORE
