At the Southwest District Council meeting on Jan. 7, King County Metro Transportation Planner Jack Lattemann said West Seattle could see Rapid Ride service by 2011.
Rapid Ride was first introduced in 2007 and was designed to improve travel…MORE
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Des Moines budget approved narrowly on 4-3 council vote
Mon, 01/12/09
The 2009 Des Moines budget, which included major cuts and increased taxes to fill a $2.7 million shortfall, was barely passed by the Des Moines City Council on Dec. 22.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro-tem Dan Sherman as well…MORE
MTV pilot shot on Harbor Avenue
Mon, 01/12/09
A damaged BMW in the Seacrest Pier parking lot became further mangled when booby-trapped and ignited Saturday. No worries.
MOREDes Moines, Normandy Park may vote on pool
Mon, 01/12/09
Funding for the Mt. Rainier Pool generated the most conversation at the Jan. 8 Des Moines City Council meeting.
The main question regarding the pool was whether or not it had the support of the citizens of Des Moines and Normandy Park.…MORE
Update Viaduct to be replaced with tunnel, opposition speaks out
Mon, 01/12/09
Elected leaders have decided to replace the ailing Alaskan Way Viaduct with a deep bore tunnel, ending years of debate between city, county and state officials.
Most funding would have to come from the state, with some help from the county…MORE
Rep. Hudgins elected as leader
Mon, 01/12/09
State Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) has been appointed by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Majority Floor Leader throughout the 2009-10 legislative biennium.
This is Hudgins' fourth two-year term in the House of Representatives,…MORE
Correction
Mon, 01/12/09
After our article "A Half-Century of Happiness for the Olsens," appeared in our West Seattle Herald 12-29-08 issue, an Olsen family member contacted us to point out the following inaccuracies.
Jerry Olsen, Ken and Donna's son, is an…MORE
Breeders Theater looks at love
Mon, 01/12/09
Love blooms unexpectedly in Breeders Theater's new show, "Prairie Heart."
Written by T.M. Sell, "Prairie Heart" is about Scandinavian pioneers in North Dakota in the 1890s.
"That's about the time my great-grandparents homesteaded…MORE
Burien woos North Highline residents
Mon, 01/12/09
"Area X" marks the spot.
That is what Burien City Manager Mike Martin told North Highline residents during a recent open house on the annexation project that would add nearly three square miles and 14,350 people from a southern swath of…MORE
Residents tell of third runway woes
Mon, 01/12/09
Some airport neighbors testified Jan. 8 that they have become prisoners in their homes after the start up of the new third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport.
A couple said they would like to move but doubt they could sell their…MORE
