Getting Ready for Trolloween Kiah DeMeester (right) and Sharon Moore model some of the costumes available for rent at the Fremont Arts Council headquarters in the Powerhouse, 3940 Fremont Ave. N. A big Trolloween celebration is scheduled for October 31, the birthday of the Fremont Troll, including a Masked Ball in the Fremont Baptist Church, 717 N. 36th. For more info, call (206) 686-1646. Seattle Press Poll Who should be the next President of the USA? Pat Buchanan (Reform) George W. Bush (Republican) Al Gore (Democrat) Ralph Nader (Green) Other

Otter and Spawning Salmon Sighted in Thornton Creek

An otter has been sighted on the north fork of Thornton Creek recently, and spawning coho salmon have also been seen recently in the area, which is on the west side of I-5.

"Parks for All" Property Tax Levy Includes Something for Everyone

The Parks for All (Proposition 1) property tax levy is up for a public vote in Seattle this November 7, and pinned to it are the hopes and dreams of hundreds of neighborhood parks activists, salmon recovery advocates, ball players, zoo boosters, boaters a

Northgate Mall Threatened With Lawsuit For Abusing Thornton Creek

Simon Properties Group, which recently abandoned its plans to develop the South parking lot of Northgate Mall rather than continue to battle envirnomentalists' objections, may face further legal troubles connected to the creek.

Disabled Grandmother Wins Mortgage Reprieve

A foreclosure auction of the home of Patricia Nesbitt was postponed to November 3 last week by Advanta Mortgage, a Pennsylvania firm.

Port Angeles Offers the Kalakala a Home

Port Angeles has expressed a strong interest in providing a home port for the Kalakala, the famed art deco ferry boat rescued from an Alaskan mud flat two years ago by Fremont sculptor Peter Bevis.

What to Do With Your Old Computer Parts

The King County Computer Recovery Project provides resources for upgrading, donating and recycling old computer equipment.

Letters to the Editor, October 18, 2000

RU-486, King County Metro taxes, nude dance clubs, the Parks for All levy, Initiative 745 and the Northgate parking lot draw the attention of Seattle Press readers. Plus a cartoon by Thomas Whittemore!

UW Research Strictly For the Crows

Professor John Marzluff of the University of Washington talks about our urban crows.

Understanding Northgate

Seattle, King County and Sound Transit will hold "Understanding Northgate" workshops on October 26 and 28.

Scotch Broom Pull at Sand Point October 21

The morning will be spent digging out the non-native, invasive plants to make way for northwest native plantings. Coffee, sweet rolls and juice will be available for those in need of fortification.

On Ballard Avenue

A Sit at The Bit--the Place for Working Folks

The Bit Tavern in Ballard is a great spot for doing just about anything in peace, whether it be watching a game or having a quiet talk.

Historic Hat 'n' Boots will Move to Georgetown Neighborhood Park

A new Georgetown park will be the future home of the Hat 'n' Boots gas station.

Kirby's Fremont

Kirby's Fremont

Eating Dinner with the Family

Kirby explores the heart of one of Fremont's oldest institutions--B.F. Day Elementary School.

Sandy Bradley's Potluck

Alternative Halloween

For those seeking a different terror holiday adventure, go to Hokum Hall in West Seattle. On Halloween and November 1 you can be charmed and by a special show, Halloween Cinema Classics.

Small Ideas for Seattle

Little Fixes Make the Bigger Difference

Improvements to the Montlake Bridge would make a major difference in the number of headaches for drivers.

Good Food

Good Food

Hamburger

A large number of people that I meet have the notion that European and French chefs live on the likes of foie gras and sturgeon, fancy foods and caviar, that they turn up their nose at the thought of such down-to-earth fare as American hamburgers, hot dog

Roger's Home Journal

Roger's Home Journal

A Brand New Basement--Can You Dig It?

Perhaps shovels and wheelbarrows should have been registered, and the operators licensed. I don't know whether to blame bad parenting or weak educational institutions, but the stability of too many foundation walls was compromised by guys who never did

3 Squares

Lunch in the University District and Dinner on Lower Queen Anne.

Hash

At 6:30 p.m. on a Monday, a man walks out of a University Way clothing store, pulls a hat from under his jacket and puts it on his head...

The Business End

Viking Bank gets an award, Tangis Corp. will expand into Fremont and Green Lake Bar & Grill celebrates grand opening.