Placing third on Mayor Greg Nickels' priority of levies that should be passed this year is Proposition 2, a citizen effort to prolong the current Pro Parks levy, favored by many neighborhoods that benefited from money to create more parks and…MORE
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14th Avenue project begun
Mon, 10/20/08
After a long period of negotiations and planning for a safer 14th Avenue Northwest, residents of the street and surrounding neighborhood can now see the first steps of their vision being put into action.
Seattle Transportation finally…MORE
Students to get failing grades
Mon, 10/20/08
For the past seven years no Seattle high school student has received a failing grade on a report card.
That's because since 2000 E grades, the equivalent of an F, were banished and instead students received an N signifying "no credit." But…MORE
New townhome rules proposed
Mon, 10/20/08
After Mayor Greg Nickels proposed new regulations for townhouses, some believe the process could become even more prolonged and costly.
But a group of architects now hopes to share the importance of multi-family housing and its new…MORE
Schools get new P.E. class
Mon, 10/20/08
This year students at Seattle Public Schools are not only learning what they need to do to stay healthy, but also why.
The district has adopted the new physical education program, Five For Life, for students from kindergarten through high…MORE
Apartment to get up to 12 more cell antennas
Mon, 10/20/08
When Joel and Nicole Donnelly look out at the view from their deck, five 10-foot-tall cellular phone antennas constructed on the roof of the apartment complex next door block what would be a sweeping view of the city.
Soon the Donnelly's…MORE
Kennedy High grads brew up limoncello
Mon, 10/20/08
Three ambitious young people from this area have come up with a new twist on an old adage.
"When life gives you lemons, make limoncello" is the motto of James Stark, Nichole Finamore and James Vert.
The trio are associates at a West…MORE
Senator teaches class on elections
Mon, 10/20/08
The anticipation of Election Day offers more than hope and change to Americans because it also promises confusion and cynicism to many who will either vote or elect to stay home.
To navigate through the fog of spin, attack ads, and myth on…MORE
Des Moines faces revenue decline
Mon, 10/20/08
Des Moines faces a 1.4 percent decline in revenue in 2009 compared to the current budget year, city council members have been informed.
"The [city's] revenue forecast for 2009 reflects the economic slowdown," with Washington revenue…MORE
Autumn art adds spice in Burien
Mon, 10/20/08
Why don't you spice up your life with a visit to the Burien Art Gallery? It's that little house nestled in the woods across from the Burien library on S.W. 146th Street.
The main floor houses the works of Doris Jew Conrath and Mark Eaton…MORE
