Next week, the Seattle City Council will vote on new legislation that would pave the way for more sidewalk cafes in the city by simplifying the application process for businesses looking to construct outdoor seating, which, some worry, could…MORE
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Pay parking coming to Fremont
Tue, 09/09/08
The Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing to enforce paid parking and residential parking zones on otherwise free streets in some areas of Fremont.
The proposal came as a surprise to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and some…MORE
13 deaths on train tracks in past decade
Tue, 09/09/08
Objecting to a scenic photo in this newspaper (August 27) of a man walking on the train tracks near Carkeek Park toting his kayak, a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway engineer contacted the News-Tribune to complain.
"I liked the picture…MORE
City aims to simplify permits for outdoor cafes
Tue, 09/09/08
Next week the Seattle City Council will vote on new legislation that would pave the way for more sidewalk cafes in the city by simplifying the application process for businesses looking to construct outdoor seating, which, some worry, could…MORE
Enrollment open for school year
Tue, 09/09/08
Enrollment remains open in Seattle Public Schools for the 2008-09 school year, which began on Sept. 3.
Families which have not yet registered and enrolled students for school this fall are encouraged to do so prior to the first day of…MORE
$8.6 million to finish "Missing Link"
Tue, 09/09/08
Mayor Greg Nickels has proposed $8.6 million to fund the completion of the controversial and long awaited "Missing Link" portion of the Burke Gilman Trail over the next two years.
The last remaining segment of the popular multi-purpose…MORE
Highline College student earns national scholarship
Mon, 09/08/08
Highline College student Joseph W.
MORECitizen Academy set by police at Sea-Tac
Mon, 09/08/08
The Port of Seattle Police Department is offering a unique opportunity to learn about the many challenges facing local law enforcement.
It's called "Citizen's Academy" and consists of a once a week, 10-week program offered at Sea-Tac…MORE
WASL progress is not fast enough, Highline administrators say
Mon, 09/08/08
Highline Public Schools' Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) results for 2007-08 generally mirror those across the state; scores are on an upward trend overall since testing began in 1997, but students are not making progress as…MORE
Annexation is on hold again
Mon, 09/08/08
After calling for annexation of a southern portion of North Highline on May 19, Burien withdrew its proposal on August 28 due to procedural conflicts.
While rules regulating annexation will change this October, Burien is currently unable…MORE
