The ordinance that would allow backyard cottages throughout the city was voted unanimously out of the City Council's Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee Oct. 8. The ordinance is tentatively scheduled to be voted on by the full council…MORE
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FW Schools Superintendent retires
Tue, 10/13/09
After 29 years in Washington state education, Federal Way Schools Superintendent Tom Murphy announced today that he's retiring.
Murphy, who at 6'5" has stood tall at the helm of the Federal Way School Distirct since 1999, made the…MORE
Design review board wants simpler Washington Federal Savings building
Tue, 10/13/09
The Northwest Design Review Board agreed to let the new Washington Federal Savings project move on to the recommendation phase after an Oct. 12 early design guidance meeting, but said they wanted to see a simpler design that fits in on Market…MORE
College planning event tonight for juniors, seniors
Tue, 10/13/09
West Seattle High's third annual college planning night for juniors and seniors will be held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the school.
Students will get the chance to learn how to navigate post-high school…MORE
Same sex partners, senior's rights at stake in Ref. 71
Tue, 10/13/09
While West Seattle voters learn more about Seattle’s two mayoral candidates, Mike McGinn and Joe Mallahan, some area politicians and activists say the bigger struggle is informing the public about the statewide Referendum 71, or R-71, which will…MORE
Greenwood Avenue North paving, expect delays through Oct. 23
Mon, 10/12/09
Greenwood Avenue North, between North 105th and North 115th streets will be restricted to one lane of traffic in each direction 24 hours per day, seven days per week, starting today, Oct. 12 and continuing through Friday, Oct. 23, weather…MORE
Candidate Pete Holmes spreads 'no new jail' message in West Seattle
Mon, 10/12/09
Seattle City Attorney candidate Pete Holmes, who is running against two-time incumbent Tom Carr in the Nov. 3 general election, walked through the Alaska Junction Monday morning, Oct. 12, on a meet-and-greet, discussing his stances, including no…MORE
Alki Homestead: Decision soon to repair or replace
Mon, 10/12/09
The Jan. 16 electrical fire that engulfed the Alki Homestead Restaurant also enflamed Alki historians and residents loyal to the restaurant due to the loss of its famous fried chicken and of course the severe damage of their beloved 1904 log…MORE
SeaTac, White Center schools receive grant
Mon, 10/12/09
Highline Public Schools has been awarded $475,000 from the Stuart Foundation for the second year of a three-year project.
The grant funds community schools programs at 14 schools in White Center and SeaTac.
Community schools…MORE
Tukwila event focuses on domestic violence
Mon, 10/12/09
An annual "Hour of Remembrance" will take place on Oct. 16th, from noon-1 p.m. at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S..
The Hour is an event that seeks to honor the six South King County victims of domestic violence between…MORE
