In a move that could result in a more business-friendly permitting process, SeaTac lawmakers directed Interim City Manager Todd Cutts on March 9 to develop options to combine the planning, public works and economic development departments as well…MORE
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Small Faces, Phinney Neighborhood Center could get tax break
Thu, 03/11/10
Crown Hill's Small Faces Child Development Center and the Phinney Neighborhood Center could receive tax relief if a bill passed by the Washington State Senate March 10 becomes law.
Senate Bill 6855 provides a property tax exemption to…MORE
Rasmussen talks transportation, Chihuly
Thu, 03/11/10
Seattle City Council member Tom Rasmussen, chair of the council's Transportation Committee, stopped by the March 10 Ballard District Council meeting for a brief question and answer session.
Ballard resident Stephen Lundgren told Rasmussen…MORE
Ballardites honored for service to the community
Thu, 03/11/10
The Ballard District Council, with the help of Mayor Mike McGinn, honored six individuals from the neighborhood with the council's annual Community Service Awards at the March 10 council meeting.
Steve Cohn, a past president of the Ballard…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Capt. Sullenberger, Hudson River hero, inspires Tukwila museum audience
Wed, 03/10/10
As he fought to land his plane loaded with 155 passengers and crew safely on the Hudson River on that remarkable day in January 2009, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger never once thought he was about to die.
His first thought was…MORE
Highline Medical Center launches kids billboard contest
Wed, 03/10/10
Each year one in three people in the U.S. visit an emergency room - 40 percent as a result of injury related accidents and a third under the age of 21.
Highline Medical Center in Burien, which serves nearly 50,000 ER patients annually…MORE
Burien to take census of North Highline
Wed, 03/10/10
The effective date for North Highline residents to become City of Burien residents is April 1. Residents of the southern section of North Highline voted on Aug. 18, 2009, to annex to the city.
As part of the annexation process, the city is…MORE
Single vehicle fatality collision in West Seattle
Wed, 03/10/10
On March 9th, at approximately 9:30 PM, police responded to a call of a single vehicle collision into a tree in the 7200 Block of 16th Avenue Southwest. Witnesses stated that a Saturn SL2 was travelling northbound on 16th Avenue SW approaching…MORE
Public invited to meet FWPS superintendent candidates
Wed, 03/10/10
Federal Way Public Schools staff and the community are invited to meet the finalists for the position of superintendent on March 24, 25 and 26.
On each evening, one finalist will provide background information, engage in informal…MORE
Puget Sound Blood Bank need is critical
Tue, 03/09/10
The Puget Sound Community’s blood supply is still struggling to recover from a high-usage week. In the last week, the inventory has dropped by as much as 50%.
Donations are important to restore the blood supply as soon as possible. The…MORE