The King County Housing Authority just completed the Nia Apartments, its first new public housing for seniors and disabled residents in 26 years, and a week later, it was fully leased.
The new 82-unit, four-story apartment complex, which…MORE
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Diseased trees to be removed from park
Mon, 10/06/08
About 30 old and diseased poplar trees are being removed from Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center, and the King County Parks is making plans to replant new trees within the next few weeks.
The county is removing a long line of Lombardy…MORE
Art stolen from Secret Garden books
Mon, 10/06/08
Two weeks ago, "B is for Butterfly," a piece of mixed media artwork by Sarah Burch Gordon, disappeared from the wall of Secret Garden Bookshop on Market Street where it was being displayed as part of Ballard's monthly art walk.
Christy…MORE
Temporary access to frozen credit reports now available
Mon, 10/06/08
Credit freezes are hot with consumer advocates concerned about identity theft and privacy protections and Washington residents have even more control over their credit files because of changes that are also helping more retailers warm up to the…MORE
Carlyle says he is the big winner in primary
Mon, 10/06/08
Reuven Carlyle says he thinks his opponent in the general election should have stood down after the August primary because he solidly beat fellow Democrat John Burbank.
Carlyle beat Burbank in the primary by 4.5 percent or 1,300 votes,…MORE
Bret "The Hitman" Hart visits Southcenter
Mon, 10/06/08
Former professional wrestler, movie star, and author, Bret "The Hitman" Hart stopped into Borders at Southcenter Mall Sunday to sign copies of his new autobiography "Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling."
This stop kicked…MORE
City budget tops $1.8 b for biennium
Mon, 10/06/08
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has presented his proposed biennial budget of $1.87 billion, which has a distinct focus on human services and public safety.
The proposed general budget totals $920 million in 2009 and $952 million in 2010. The…MORE
Viaduct inspection due
Mon, 10/06/08
State crews will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Oct. 18-19. Since the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, bridge engineers and inspectors have kept a close eye on the viaduct by monitoring its condition every three months and conducting full inspections…MORE
Shorewood Christian to become high school over four years
Mon, 10/06/08
West Seattle's newest high school expansion is at nearby Shorewood Christian School.
Celebrating its 29th anniversary, this is a big milestone year for Shorewood Christian. The high school is currently in the expansion development phase…MORE
