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Athan to be paroled

Sentencing board votes to parole former Magnolia resident John Nicholas Athan

Convicted Magnolia killer John Nicholas Athan will be paroled after all. The state’s Intermediate Sentence Review Board has voted to continue with the parole of Athan, who was found guilty in 2004 of second-degree murder in the 1982 slaying of Kristen Sumstad, a neighbor whose strangled body was found inside a cardboard box behind the Magnolia TV Service store at 3800 34th Ave. W.

Possible Metro budget cuts loom for county

If $20-tab increases aren't authorized, officials say major cuts may be required

More than 400 people showed up at the Metropolitan King County Council’s Transportation, Environment and Economy Committee meeting to voice their opinions about a proposal to create a two-year congestion-reduction charge of $20 on vehicle-registration renewals.

Do you feel the need to Shred?

Free shredding service will be available this weekend

Ever wonder what to do with those old bank statements, tax forms from 1984 or credit card forms? Why not shred them? Queen Anne financial advisor George Andrade is offering free shredding this Saturday, July 23, to anyone who has papers that need to be securely destroyed.

Bite of Seattle's big weekend

Despite some unseasonal weather, the crowds at this year's event appeared to enjoy every bite.

Despite the drizzly weather, Alan Silverman was wearing his usual tropical attire at this year’s Bite of Seattle.

LEST WE FORGET | Homophobia comes out in unexpected ways

Last week, I received a pointed call from a “concerned” Seattleite who wanted to talk about Seattle City Council hopeful Bobby Forch.

EDITORIAL: Stay focused on Seattle, Mr. Mayor

He rebounded slightly with his constituents by making tough cuts on the city budget and pushing for a more neighborhood-friendly state Route 520 bridge design.

The Mid-Summer Diet: Time to get serious about weight loss

Millions of Americans think of the beginning of the year as the best time to diet and get back in shape. It’s called resolution season, and for many it is almost an annual ritual. The weight loss industry strongly supports this tradition and does the bulk of its business during this period.

Anti-tunnel forces lose another court skirmish

Petition to recall Council President Conlin dismissed

It’s been a tough few days for anti-tunnel activist and Magnolia resident Elizabeth Campbell.

Sign up for the BHS golf classic; time is short

With less than a week to go, Ballard High School’s biggest fundraising event is still seeking participants and sponsors for  this year’s golf classic and auction.

Summer colors...

I look around our community and the gardens are full of vigorous growth and riotous color.

Bernie Whitebear's Way

Even in death, Bernie Whitebear makes things happen.

Too Much, Crazy, Stupid, Love

Carrell, Gosling rom-com has too much going on

Glenn Ficara and John Requa’s  (“I Love You Phillip Morris”) latest film “Crazy, Stupid, Love” has a lot going for it.

Enjoy a night out with friends at Counterbalance Park on Aug. 2

This year, the Marqueen Hotel will be serving iced tea and lemonade in their lobby as their part to celebrate Night Out.

"MacBeth" shakespeare in the Park

No pit-falls in this Park

Chow Down Seattle

Chow Down Seattle