With a smile that lights up the air around her, Grace Mason O'Neill takes up her sewing every Thursday morning at the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop on California Avenue.
She is called "Amazing Grace" not only because of her…MORE
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Sunday liquor sales to start Sept. 4
Wed, 08/24/05
None in West Seattle, but 20 state liquor stores elsewhere will participate in a two-year pilot program beginning Sept. 4 to determine if Sunday sales are economically feasible.
The Sunday sales pilot program was established by the…MORE
Highline folks wish they could just be left alone
Wed, 08/24/05
A few minutes after a corps of Seattle city department heads outlined the fact taxes would not soar nor would services be severely curtailed in the unincorporated North Highline area of it annexed to the city, a report on four focus groups showed…MORE
Times/News recognized for service to the community
Tue, 08/23/05
The King County Council recognized last week the Robinson family and the Robinson newspaper chain for their support of community activities and non-profit organizations in their circulation area.
Headquartered in South King County, the…MORE
D. M. marina district favored
Tue, 08/23/05
Times/News Correspondent
With the walls cluttered by poster boards tacked behind her, Jeanne Moeller, a resident of Des Moines since 1921, addressed 60 other city residents seated at round tables before her.
"I've lived in Des…MORE
Lifting levy lid may lower crime
Tue, 08/23/05
Times/News Correspondent
Revenue created by a property tax levy lid lift could help reduce Des Moines' crime rate to 1999 levels, Police Chief Roger Baker told city council members on Aug. 18.
Baker emphasized that no new police…MORE
Burien to sell land to hotel developer
Tue, 08/23/05
Times/News Correspondent
With unanimous approval by the Burien council members last week, the city's first hotel - with a projected value of $70 million - is on the road to becoming a reality.
"This new hotel will change the entire…MORE
'We've got to prepare all kids for a higher level'
Tue, 08/23/05
Editor's Note: With Highline schools set to resume classes on Wednesday, Sept. 7, Times/News reporter Eric Mathison recently talked with new Superintendent John Welch. Welch, previously deputy superintendent, replaced the retiring Dr. Joe…MORE
Highline district candidate calls for school changes
Tue, 08/23/05
A North Highline woman, whose son attended special education classes in the Highline district, is running for the Highline School Board.
Susan Goding will oppose Mengstab Tzegai in the November election. Tzegai was appointed to the board…MORE
