The weekend fires destroyed more than just apartments. They were homes where people created cherished memories. I know, because once upon a time when my son was a toddler, I was struggling. The lower east side apartment of one of the buildings…MORE
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Phillips studies run for county executive
Mon, 06/30/08
Larry Phillips says he is studying whether he should take on three-term County Executive Ron Sims in next years' election.
"Lately it seems that every place I go I am asked the same question, 'Larry, you are running for King County…MORE
College is more important when economy goes down
Mon, 06/30/08
As our economy goes down it only means employment goes down along with it.
MOREA Day on the Lake
Mon, 06/30/08
As "Junuary" in the Northwest comes to an end, and the weather finally warms, residents of Federal Way venture outdoors to take advantage of the city's numerous parks and lakes. Last week, these locals took a dip in the cool waters of Five Mile…MORE
Food and fitness initiative gets grant
Mon, 06/30/08
To help promote food and fitness the King County Food and Fitness Initiative was formed in 2006 after Seattle was chosen as one of nine communities participating in a $3 million, 10-year initiative financed by the W.K.
MORECenterstage received $10,000 operations grant
Mon, 06/30/08
Centerstage is pleased to announce the award of a $10,000 Grant from the Seattle Foundation to help cover the Federal Way Theatre Company's operating expenses through the 2008-2009 season.
The grant is paid from the Bill and Melinda Gates…MORE
City frowns on bottled water
Mon, 06/30/08
Mayor Greg signed an executive order in March to end the city's pactice of buying bottled water for city employees and for public events because he says Seattle's water is reported to be "amongst the best in any major city in North America."…MORE
Fuses to be fired on 4th at marina
Mon, 06/30/08
There are so many catch phrases to describe America and the freedom we enjoy: Home of the Free, Land of the Brave.
Or, as a wise person once said, "Let freedom ring, sparkle and explode throughout the land."
"Fireworks Over Des…MORE
Viaduct retrofit now is 'off the table'
Mon, 06/30/08
It won't be a retrofit.
The Elliott Bay bridge is off the table too.
The Washington State Department of Transportation also eliminated a six-lane surface highway to replace the viaduct on the waterfront.
At the monthly…MORE
Program for transportation approved in Des Moines
Mon, 06/30/08
The Des Moines City Council approved on June 26, with two conditions, the city's six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2009-2014.
The conditions consisted of removing Redondo Beach Drive from the list of priorities and…MORE