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New principals at Center, School, John Hay

More change has arrived for Queen Anne and Magnolia schools with the appointments of new principals at John Hay Elementary, Coe Elementary and The Center School for fall 2010.

Elliott moved to Old John Hay

Coe principal leaves with 'heavy heart'

David Elliott, who for 10 years has been principal at Coe Elementary School atop Queen Anne hill, will be transferred to the Old John Hay option school effective this fall.

Neighbors surprised by Peet's closure

Peet's: Closure not a 'statement' on hill activity

At the end of 2009, the popular Peet's Coffee & Tea at the northwest corner of Queen Anne Avenue North and West Boston Street shuttered its doors and papered its windows. Employees were informed by the corporate office that the closure would happen at the end of the year.

Queen Anne artist Mike Sweeney made his mark in Seattle

Sweeney known as a great artist, family man

Michael Henry Sweeney saw things others didn't, so he spent his life trying to share his unique perceptions of the world through his artistic eye. He was 69.

Parents go back to school

Writer's workshop set up to build parent-student relationships

Round two of the Successful Schools in Action Writer's Workshop begins Thursday, Jan. 14, but this one isn't for students. It's for parents.

Another year, another budget crisis

The state Legislature convenes again this month in an annual session that will try to figure out, once again, how to bridge the gaping chasm between projected revenues and projected expenses.

A political change is in the wind, but not here

President Barack Obama said, "We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."

Trimming the fat (and corn) from our diets

The truth about food

Why are so many Americans overweight? What is the personal and national cost of this problem? More importantly, what are the possible causes of this weight problem and what can we do about it?

Worshiping in the church of literature

Great literary authors to consider

A good friend of mine was over to the palatial estate, an estate regularly disguised as a tiny, golf club, book and movie-filled apartment the other day, talking about her misperceived ignorance.

Police Blotter 1/13

New Year's AssaultShortly after midnight on New Years Day a man was walking on Fourth Avenue North near Mercer Street when three men approached him. The victim told police he couldn't remember what the men were saying to him, but they began to push him violently. They punched him and kicked him.

KCTS 9 announces 2010 Mister Rogers Sweater Drive

Partnership with PCC Natural Markets to benefit Wellspring Family Services

KCTS 9 and PCC Natural Markets announce the return of the Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive, the station's second year in partnership with PCC tobenefit Wellspring Family Services. KCTS 9 has participated in the drive for over a decade, collecting thousands of sweaters donated to those in need.

McClure Middle School hosting annual open house

McClure Middle School is hosting its annual open house at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 19.McClure, which sits in the heart of Queen Anne hill has about 600 studetns and is next to the Queen Anne Community C

Il Trovatore returns

Seattle Opera opens its production of Verdi's hot-blooded melodrama "Il Trovatore" on Jan. 16, 2010. The production runs for eight performances through Jan. 30. Verdi's "Trovatore" is an intense masterpiece with inspired music and dramatic depths.

Sleeping Beauty coming to the PNB

Pacific Northwest Ballet's 2009-2010 season continues with Ronald Hynd's "The Sleeping Beauty," the classic tale that brings together dance, music and design.