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
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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
Landmark board position open
Tue, 09/09/08
There is currently a vacancy for a resident on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board, to serve until June 30, 2009.
The seven-member Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board protects the historical and architectural values and…MORE
City proposes 'dumpster free' alleys
Tue, 09/09/08
The city is looking to implement a program next spring in the downtown core that would replace dumpsters in alleys with plastic garbage bags, and if successful there, it may be expanded to other neighborhoods, including Fremont.
Mayor Greg…MORE
Mayor urges $2.5 million for non-profit purchase
Tue, 09/09/08
The Phinney Neighborhood Association has come one step closer to securing the John B. Allen School as a permanent home when Mayor Greg Nickels last week pushed to make $2.5 million available to the non-profit organization.
Last Tuesday,…MORE
City wants cafe permits made easier
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
Des Moines road to be one-way
Mon, 09/08/08
Eighth Avenue South in Des Moines between South 223rd Street and Kent-Des Moines Road will be reconfigured in mid-September for northbound one-way traffic only.
In the meantime, crews are relocating mailboxes, installing signs and painting…MORE
