It seems the country's economic slump hits home in many ways, even our local fire district, South King Fire & Rescue (covering Des Moines and Federal Way.)
As your fire district revenues are based totally on property tax dollars, the…MORE
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SLIDESHOW: Des Moines receives complaints about coffee stand
Mon, 07/26/10
By Bethany Overland
Miranda, Bridget, Jen, Kendra and Chelsea-it almost sounds like a new era dawning of "Sex & the City." But the five ladies of Sweet Cheeks Espresso want the public to know they're peddling more than just sexiness in…MORE
Like Burien, Tukwila's town square stalled by economy
Mon, 07/26/10
Like Burien's Town Square, Tukwila's planned mixed-use neighborhood center has fallen victim to the current economic downtown.
The Tukwila Village project is on hold.
The project was approved by the City Council in 2008, and the…MORE
Des Moines Council moves ahead with Pacific Rim condo project
Mon, 07/26/10
The work to give the Pacific Ridge area a facelift continues as Des Moines lawmakers approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Waterview Crossing project.
The project would include office space, condos and some apartments as well…MORE
Burien approves Westmark condo insurance settlement
Mon, 07/26/10
The Burien City Council approved July 19 an insurance settlement that takes the city out from under the financial burden of a $10.7 million court judgment.
In 2007, the state Court of Appeals upheld a $10.7 million judgment against Burien…MORE
Burien transit garage approved
Mon, 07/26/10
King County Council members OK'd last week a joint funding agreement for the Burien Transit Center's parking garage.
Sound Transit board directors were also expected to approve the deal.
Construction is expected to begin by late…MORE
Seattle City Council to discuss Alaskan Way Viaduct agreements
Mon, 07/26/10
After weeks of disagreement and conversation about a way forward with regard to the deep bore tunnel, the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the repair of the seawall meetings today may clarify some of the issues.
The City of…MORE
On the Go - Week of 7-26-10
Mon, 07/26/10
Furry Faces Foundation Plant Sale at Hotwire Coffeehouse Hotwire Online Coffeehouse 4410 California Ave. SWwww.furryfaces.org Sale entire month of July. Lora Lewis and her animal loving staff are selling our plants. Currently filling the…MORE
Hi-Yu West Seattle Community Breakfast was a royal success
Sun, 07/25/10
West Seattle Hi-Yu royalty past and future were part of the program at the Hi-Yu West Seattle Community Breakfast at Alki UCC on Sunday, July, 25.
Out going royalty included The Hi-Yu Junior Court Princess Isabella Carufel, Queen Kailin Jo…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Alki Art Fair sees big turnout on a beautiful day
Sat, 07/24/10
The Alki Art Fair, which took place over the weekend of July 24 and 25 got outstanding weather with virtually cloudless days and temperatures in the 80s.
While many people were there for the beach alone, thousands took the time to stroll…MORE
