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
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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
Aurora barriers considered
Mon, 10/06/08
As decisions for the design of the Aurora Bridge suicide-prevention barrier near, committee representatives from neighborhoods around the bridge are still hesitant about the options aimed to deter possible jumpers.
Continuing the…MORE
Interns learn at airport
Sun, 10/05/08
This past summer, seven students from neighboring school districts served as interns at Sea-Tac International Airport.
The summer high school internship program was revamped to offer more paid openings and an enrichment program designed to…MORE
Pineapple Express simulated by Hams
Sun, 10/05/08
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Team from the city of Normandy Park participated in the annual Simulated Emergency Test (SET) sponsored each year in the fall by the Amateur Radio Relay League.
The…MORE
More crimes to city court, Des Moines judge warns
Sun, 10/05/08
King County will begin sending many property, identify theft and drug crimes from superior court to district and municipal courts, Des Moines Municipal Court Judge Veronica Alicea-Galvan told Des Moines lawmakers recently.
The county is…MORE
