At tonight's School Board Meeting proposed improvement projects to Alki Elementary as well as Gatewood and Sanislo Elementary schools will be introduced.
Concerning Alki Elementary, the proposed contract to Western Ventures Construction,…MORE
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Update: Council candidate suspected of ethics violation
Wed, 03/18/09
According to a release from the the King County Ombudsman, there are findings concerning the activities of King County employee Jessie Israel, a Ballard resident who is running for Seattle City Council.
The complaint was filed by a…MORE
Crime report: Attempted burglaries on Thistle
Tue, 03/17/09
At the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on March 17 Officer Darin Chinn reoprted to the community that a pair of suspects have attempted to burglarize several homes near Southwest Thistle Street between California Avenue and 35th…MORE
Lower crime rates cited at Crime Prevention Council
Tue, 03/17/09
Residential and property crimes rates dropped during February, reported Lieutenant Steve Paulsen at the latest West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting on March 17.
While car prowls spiked during January with 127 incidents, Paulsen…MORE
County forecasts up to $50 million budget shortfall
Tue, 03/17/09
The King County Budget Director has announced a possible $40 to $50 million general fund shortfall for 2010.
The 2009 county budget started with a $93.4 million gap.
The revenue forecast was heard in the King County Council’s…MORE
Viaduct construction contract up for bid
Tue, 03/17/09
The Washington State Department of Transportation has issued a request for bids to further prepare for removal of the southern mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. This project is one of several contracting opportunities during the next several years…MORE
Kaplan announces run against Licata for council seat
Tue, 03/17/09
Yesterday, March 16, Martin Kaplan, an architect and member of the Seattle Planning Commission, announced he will run for Seattle City Council, seeking the position currently held by incumbent Nick Licata.
Licata, a past president on the…MORE
Upgrades coming for WS Stadium if financier can be found
Tue, 03/17/09
The Parks Department is looking for proposals for the "improvement, operation and maintenance of the West Seattle Stadium," a publicly owned facility at 4432 35th Ave. S.W., and the deadline is March 26.
According to city reports, the…MORE
Update: Two lawsuits stall Fauntleroy Place project
Tue, 03/17/09
The Fauntleroy Place Development, which was planned to include both residential units and retail space, including a Whole Foods, has been further stalled by two recently filed lawsuits.
BlueStar Construction has filed a suit against…MORE
Mayor in High Point Wednesday
Tue, 03/17/09
Mayor Greg Nickels will make an appearance at Habitat for Humanity's High Point construction site tomorrow.
According to a release from his office, the mayor will be volunteering at the site from 10 to 11 a.m., "with a hammer in hand, the…MORE
