The major upgrade of First Avenue South and Town Square construction along Fourth Avenue Southwest have created some frustrating traffic backups in Burien.
But, Burien Public Works Director Stephen Clark said recently, those problems…MORE
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Liberty brick sales end March 31
Fri, 03/21/08
Brick sales for the Alki Statue of Liberty plaza end Monday, March 31.
"While we don't know when the project will be completed, we do know it will take several months," says Paul Carr, co-chair for the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza…MORE
Public meeting for new Ballard Park
Thu, 03/20/08
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a meeting to discuss a new park acquisition for the Ballard community.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club, located at 1767 N.W. 64th…MORE
Airport trucks back on roads in June
Wed, 03/19/08
The Port of Seattle is moving ahead with construction of a $413 million rental car facility at South 160th Street and International Boulevard, near State Route 518.
For nearby residents, the biggest impact for the next few years may be…MORE
Des Moines council OK's development
Wed, 03/19/08
The Des Moines City Council approved last week the final layout of the Graceview housing development located at the intersection of Kent/Des Moines Road and South 234th Street.
James W. Grace applied for the development March 4, 2004,…MORE
Tent City residents accept rules - 'it's a great place'
Mon, 03/17/08
A new city has taken root in Ballard with their own elected officials, laws, housing regulations and a group of citizens looking to better their lives.
Tent City 3, a homeless encampment moved to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church's parking lot…MORE
City to employees: Drink Seattle tap water, it's good
Mon, 03/17/08
Mayor Greg Nickels says city water is every bit as good at bottled water so he is banning city purchase of bottled water.
The mayor says Seattle enjoys some of the world's best public water, born in the pristine watersheds of the Cascade…MORE
Which schools next for bond?
Mon, 03/17/08
Highline's oldest school is also its most rundown.
According to a building evaluation of 29 Highline district schools, Sunnydale ranked worst for structural, mechanical and electrical problems.
Des Moines Elementary is most in need…MORE
Tips on riding Metro buses
Mon, 03/17/08
(Editor's Note: This was Tim St. Clair's last story for the West Seattle Herald, sister paper to the Ballard News-Tribune. Tim was a regular bus rider to downtown and about anywhere else. He did this story shortly before his death from pancreatic…MORE
