On July 1, the 6:51 a.m. bus to downtown Seattle arrives at the corner of Northwest 64th Street and 24th Avenue Northwest right on time. The bus is empty so there are plenty of seats for the three passengers who climb aboard to escape the…MORE
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Tax break said to spur affordability of housing
Mon, 07/07/08
The Seattle City Council approved legislation to expand a tax break for developers to 22 additional neighborhoods, including Ballard, ending for now a long debate over whether the city's Multi-Family Tax Exemption program will increase…MORE
Salty's gets award
Mon, 07/07/08
Northwest Center, a longtime provider of services for people with disabilities in Seattle, recently received a large donation from Salty's on Alki - a stretch limousine.
Proceeds from the sale of the limousine will help support the over 1,…MORE
Potholes plague city
Mon, 07/07/08
Potholes can rattle a car and the driver's nerves as the tires bounce and the suspension bends, possibly causing expensive repair bills.
"Potholes can take the alignment out of adjustment, bend wheels and put wear and tear on the struts…MORE
Tax break said to spur affordability of housing
Mon, 07/07/08
The Seattle City Council approved legislation to expand a tax break for developers to 22 additional neighborhoods, including West Seattle, ending for now a long debate over whether the city's Multi-Family Tax Exemption program will increase…MORE
City seeking new masonry rules
Mon, 07/07/08
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
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
Fund will help people plant more trees
Mon, 07/07/08
Last year Kelly Garces noticed that of the 24 houses on her block only two had trees in front of them.
She had recently found out about Seattle's Tree Fund - a grant program where neighborhoods could get free trees to plant in front of…MORE
