After the Alaskan Way Viaduct has been replaced, West Seattle commuters may see their commute times to downtown double, making it as efficient to take the bus as drive.
Travel times - one measure of how well each of the eight proposed…MORE
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Fence picked for suicide prevention on bridge
Mon, 11/17/08
After presenting an updated design of the Aurora Bridge suicide-prevention barrier, the Architect Review Committee favored the fence.
Still, the frame's size for the barrier was still seen as a possible obstruction to the bridge's view and…MORE
Council hikes parking rate
Mon, 11/17/08
The Seattle City Council on Monday voted to increase parking meter rates in Ballard by 50-cents, bringing the hourly rate to $2.
The Council also increased rates downtown by $1, increasing the hourly rate to $2.50.
Surprised and…MORE
Des Moines approves surface water utility tax
Mon, 11/17/08
As a budget balancing strategy beginning in 2009, the City of Des Moines approved Nov. 13 a surface water management utility tax.
The tax is expected to bring in almost $125,000 in revenues for the city. Even with the utility tax, the Des…MORE
Burien combats graffiti at businesses
Mon, 11/17/08
The City of Burien is providing a graffiti-removal pilot program, T.A.G. --"Taking Aim at Graffiti"-- for commercial properties.
In the past all property owners were responsible for removing graffiti within 10 business days.
Under…MORE
Burien detective says gangs growing
Mon, 11/17/08
King County Sheriff's Detective Joe Gagliardi told participants in a Burien gang awareness seminar on Nov. 13 that the gang problem in King County is growing, but something can still be done.
"We are not Los Angeles," he said.
MORELions Club Bash for the Blind/Deaf Held Recently
Sat, 11/15/08
The Burien Lions Club first annual Bash for the Blind and Deaf was a rousing success Wednesday November 12th at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub in Burien. Dozens of auction items and hundreds of raffle tickets were sold for the single night event. Mark…MORE
Cove to Go opens for business
Sat, 11/15/08
Partners James Privette (left) and Fred Detore II celebrated the grand opening of "Cove To Go", a division of their established business, Emerald Cove Catering, Friday night at the Normandy Park location. Cove To Go features gourmet meals ready…MORE
School Board approves "capacity management plan"
Thu, 11/13/08
The Seattle School Board voted Nov.
MOREParking prices may increase here
Thu, 11/13/08
The City Council will vote on a proposal Monday to increase parking meter prices in Ballard and other Seattle neighborhoods.
The price increase would compensate the city's most recent 2009-2010 budget cut alteration.
Originally…MORE
