The city is seeking possible new requirements for the city's un-reinforced masonry buildings estimated to number up to 1,000, most of which have not been seismically retrofitted.
A study summarizes the experience of several California…MORE
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Doulas have important role
Mon, 07/07/08
The White Center residents recently were invited to Mount View Presbyterian Church to hear a presentation by Jeretha McKinley of the Chicago Health Connection to hear about the Doula Outreach Program through Open Arms Perinatal Services.
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Hiawatha work is delayed for months
Mon, 07/07/08
Construction on Hiawatha Playfield will be delayed for several months as the city parks people and Seattle Public Schools finalize the an agreement that establishes the terms of a $1 million contribution from Seattle Public Schools.
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White Center seeks food vendor
Mon, 07/07/08
More people using Steve Cox Memorial Park-Mel Olson Stadium has created a demand for food and drinks to keep baseball fans happy so they return often.
The demand has spurred King County Parks to seek a local business to provide food and…MORE
DOUBLE THE PLEASURE!
Sun, 07/06/08
Fireworks watchers got a colorful vantage point from Alki Beach near 55th Street SW Friday night. Looking toward the northeast horizon the "4th of Jul-Ivars Fireworks Show" over Elliott Bay was big, boastful and traditional. From the same spot…MORE
Ribbon cutting marks 16th Ave. project finish
Sat, 07/05/08
City, regional and state officials joined in a ribbon cutting last week to mark completion of phase one of Des Moines' 16th Avenue South Improvement Project.
Mayor Bob Sheckler noted that even as construction costs skyrocket, the $5.8…MORE
How to help fire victims
Sat, 07/05/08
A $10,000 reward is being offered, leading to the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on June 29 at the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments that killed three people and left dozens homeless.
The damage to the apartments is…MORE
Edgar loved Grandpa's visits
Sat, 07/05/08
It is a wrenching conversation few 20 year olds can imagine.
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A Three Tree Fourth
Sat, 07/05/08
Thousands of people watched the annual Fourth of July fireworks display near Three Tree Point. This year, the cost rose to over $21,000. Donations from Shorewood to Normandy Park are solicited. While many watched the show, many more staged their…MORE
Seafair Pirates invade Alki
Sat, 07/05/08
Nearly 25 pirates walked the plank usually reserved for Elliott Bay Taxi passengers Saturday, July 5h. They leaped onto a World War II landing craft that transported them, and about a dozen soldiers and a few lucky kids to the taped-off landing…MORE
