The following information has been compiled from the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, which develops, administers, and enforces standards for land use, design, construction, and housing within the city. The department is also…MORE
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Madison Middle School recognized as a School of Distinction
Wed, 11/05/08
Madison Middle School has been awarded the Learning Improvement Award and recognized as a School of Distinction by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jill Hudson, Madison Middle School principal, is proud of the school’s…MORE
Burbank loses to Carlyle
Wed, 11/05/08
John Burbank, Democratic candidate for 36th District representative, watches from his election party as Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech, Tuesday Nov. 4. It was a good night for Democrats, but unfortunately for Burbank, his opponent,…MORE
Carlyle celebrates
Wed, 11/05/08
Democratic candidate for 36th District representative Reuven Carlyle checks early results during his Nov. 4 election party. Results have shown Carlyle leading fellow Democrat John Burbank by a steady 30 points.
MORENEW-Voters approve new fire stations
Wed, 11/05/08
The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department will replace its two stations after voters overwhelmingly approved a bond measure in the Nov.
MORESchools to host public meetings on new Student Assignment Plan
Tue, 11/04/08
For the next three months, Seattle Public Schools will hold a series of public meetings to discuss a new district-wide Student Assignment Plan.
Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 3rd…MORE
King County Sheriff's office plans to cut 79 jobs
Tue, 11/04/08
The King County Sheriff's office budget will be cut by over 11 percent next year and that could mean 79 people will have to leave the department said Sheriff Sue Rahr, who is urging people to complain to county government right now.
Rahr…MORE
Six honored for Des Moines marina water rescue
Tue, 11/04/08
Six local residents recently were honored by the city of Des Moines for their quick response that saved one life and attempted to save another in Puget Sound last summer.
Val Champion, Bruce Johnson, Tim Kinghorn, Steve Kokita, and Truman…MORE
Des Moines lawmakers agree on budget cuts
Tue, 11/04/08
Faced with a $2.771 million deficit in 2009, Des Moines City Council members already have agreed on approximately $1.8 million in spending cuts next year.
At special meetings on Oct. 25 and Oct. 28 and their regular Oct. 30 meeting,…MORE
Dance down memory lane planned for Burien Elks
Tue, 11/04/08
The Bean Barry Delights are bringing their hand jiving, good time 1950s Rock and Roll dance party to the Burien Elks Lodge, Sunday Nov. 16.
The event will be a release party for their new CD entitled, "That Is Rock and Roll!"
It…MORE
