The city-appointed board that reviews major mixed-use projects in the area was happier with the massing of a six-story 234-unit apartment building set to replace the Sunset Bowl at the second meeting to review the project, but they had some…MORE
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Duwamish park dedicated
Mon, 10/13/08
Symbolism blended with the Duwamish River's both gritty and pristine backdrops when the Port of Seattle, South Park Neighborhood Association, and other organizations dedicated the opening of what is officially named the "South Park/Eighth Avenue…MORE
Tukwila Riverbend project underway
Mon, 10/13/08
Phase 1 of the Duwamish Riverbend Hill Project in Tukwila is steadily underway, according to Nate Cormier, senior landscape design architect for SvR Design Company.
Cormier presented the status of the project to the Tukwila City Council on…MORE
Burien mulls conservative budget
Mon, 10/13/08
Burien city officials touted the preliminary budget for 2009 - 2010 as a fiscally conservative one at the council meeting on Oct. 6.
"We're in a heck of a transition," said City Manger Mike Martin. "Because of the volatility of the market…MORE
Mercer project is opposed by many
Mon, 10/13/08
Just about everyone at the City Council hearing last week on the proposal to rework the so-called "Mercer Mess" seemed to oppose the idea, except the city transportation director and a council member.
Loud opposition came from State Rep.…MORE
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mon, 10/13/08
The King County Council has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in King County.
Council Chairwoman Julia Patterson and Councilwoman Kathy Lambert jointly outlined the serious affects of domestic violence on women and…MORE
City utilities lauded by feds for water conservation program
Mon, 10/13/08
The success of Seattle's water conservation programs has been recognized with an award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Seattle Public Utilities has won a 2008 Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Partner of the Year award…MORE
Des Moines cuts discussed
Mon, 10/13/08
The City of Des Moines is facing a $2.9 million budget shortfall for 2009.
At the city council meeting on Oct. 9, Des Moines lawmakers began preliminary discussions on where cuts could be made to balance the budget.
Loss in revenues…MORE
Jacobsen to remain in Ballard
Mon, 10/13/08
Jacobsen's Marine, which has been selling and servicing salt water sport-fishing boats on the corner of 24th Avenue Northwest and Market Street since 1951, is staying in Ballard after a deal with the Port of Edmonds fell through.
In June…MORE
Dodge gets out of Burien
Mon, 10/13/08
For nearly 40 years BBC Auto in Burien has been known as BBC Dodge, until last month when they terminated the Dodge franchise. BBC Auto remains open for business with a wide variety of used cars.
The agreement to terminate the Dodge…MORE
