The city's Department of Planning and Development is putting the final touches on a proposal that would increase height limits and change development standards in areas zoned multifamily, which make up much of residential West Seattle.
The…MORE
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Port adopts clean air emissions strategy
Tue, 04/15/08
The Port of Seattle Commission has adopted the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy, a joint effort to reduce seaport-related air emissions with the Port of Tacoma and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
The pact, initially released last…MORE
Problems remain for Morgan park
Tue, 04/15/08
People living around the Morgan Junction met again recently and mused over various real and perceived problems.
The former monorail property, a ProParks Levy site, incorporated popular aspects of three designs for its 'final approved…MORE
City to provide free trees to residents
Tue, 04/15/08
This fall, the Department of Neighborhoods will be providing free trees for planting on residential streets in Seattle neighborhoods.
Applications are accepted from groups of neighbors and are due on Friday, August 15, 2008.
This is…MORE
Raising 'pennies for penguins'
Tue, 04/15/08
Humboldt penguins at the Woodland Park Zoo have outlived their 60-year-old home, and plans are underway to build them a state-of-the-art natural exhibit area.
The zoo is conducting their "Pennies for Penguins Community Coin Drive",…MORE
Frustrated novelists, apply here
Tue, 04/15/08
Have you always wanted to write a book?
Ballard writer Robert J. Ray is ready to help get your story in print.
Ray is holding a workshop "Start Your Novel Today!" that will be more structured than Ray's "Writing Practice" sessions…MORE
SeaTac flooding addressed
Mon, 04/14/08
Steps were taken April 8 to solve flooding problems along the eastern edge of SeaTac.
City council members imposed a moratorium on building, grading and drainage permits within the Sunrise View drainage area.
Lawmakers also approved…MORE
Paul Allen Foundation awards Aviation High grant
Mon, 04/14/08
Microsoft co-founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates learned a lot from their courses at the academically rigorous Lakeside School in north Seattle.
But it was outside of classes, while fiddling around together with computers, that they gained…MORE
Where to volunteer for Earth Day projects
Mon, 04/14/08
Volunteer for an Earth Day Project on Saturday, April 19.
Contact the project organizer to find out details or sign up.
Miller Creek weeding, planting and mulching in Burien, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Dennis Clark, dennis.clark@…MORE
Gregory wants in legislative race
Mon, 04/14/08
Federal Way resident Carol Gregory last week announced her campaign for 30th Legislative District Representative.
With her extensive background in public education, economic development and creating access to living wage jobs, Carol…MORE
