Potential replacements for the Alaskan Way Viaduct will be scrutinized by a panel for its ability to provide the best mobility options for people of the region.
Metropolitan King County Councilmember Larry Phillips asked that the funding…MORE
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Stores closing here due to economy
Wed, 12/03/08
Retail stores in Ballard are dwindling along with the economy and a few are scheduled to close. Say goodbye to Bella's Best, Annabelle's Consignment & Antiques, and All the Kings Flags.
"The economy has been awful," said Karin Wagner,…MORE
Yes, there is nightlife in West Seattle
Wed, 12/03/08
Ama Ama Oyster Bar and Grill
4752 California Ave. S.W.
937-1514
http://www.ama-amaseattle.com/
Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to Midnight daily
Thursdays, 9 p.m.
Live Music (jazz, blues, funk)…MORE
Arbor Heights fights school closure
Wed, 12/03/08
Parents from Arbor Heights Elementary gathered at a special community meeting on Dec.
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Photo of the Week: Violin haven
Tue, 12/02/08
Straining his face to catch the right note, Duane Lasley tuned up a newly adjusted violin at his Ballard shop, Lasley and Russ Violins. Lasley, along with Chris Russ (not pictured), handle everything from new restorations to new creations.
…MOREB-MONT O'Rama
Tue, 12/02/08
Ballard
Bad Albert's Tap and Grill
5100 Ballard Ave. N.W.
782-9623
www.badalberts.com
Happy Hour: 3 to 6 p.m. daily, $1 off appetizers, beers and well drinks on special.
Thursdays, 8 to 10:30 p.m. No…MORE
Neighbors want lot left green space
Mon, 12/01/08
Since it was determined years ago that city owned property at 1799 Southwest Webster Street was expendable, Seattle's Fleets and Facilities Department has made an initial recommendation that the land be auctioned off, but local community members…MORE
Despite recession, city sells water system bonds
Mon, 12/01/08
Despite the national chaos over finances, the city was able to sucessfully raise $205 million through a public offering of water system bonds recently.
At a time of failing credit quality throughout financial markets, Standard and Poor's…MORE
Tunnel less disruptive
Mon, 12/01/08
A tunnel is the most expensive option for replacing the viaduct, taking the longest to build, is also the least disruptive to traffic.
A tunnel would take nine-and-a-half years to build and complete and is estimated to cost $3.5 billion…MORE
Parking meters in the Junction?
Mon, 12/01/08
As the New Year rolls in so will the possibility of parking meters in the West Seattle Junction.
Beginning in 2009 the Seattle Department of Transportation's Parking Program will begin a study in hopes of improving parking management in…MORE
