SeaTac now has a franchise agreement for a pipeline containing flammable jet fuel that flows through the city.
Lawmakers approved Jan. 24 an annual $12,960 franchise fee for the Olympic Pipeline Co.
The fee will be adjusted yearly…MORE
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Crews repair sewer break
Wed, 01/25/06
An eroded sewer pipe sprung a leak at the southern end of Lincoln Park, forcing King County to haul sewage by truck from Fauntleroy to the Alki storm water treatment plant.
A crew from the King County Wastewater Treatment Division (…MORE
Monorail agency's property sale
Wed, 01/25/06
The sale of properties from the aborted monorail project will end in mid-March, when sealed bids are opened.
None of the now-surplus properties have been sold yet, said Jonathon Buchter, chief of operations and one of four remaining…MORE
Some want land sold for less than highest possible price
Wed, 01/25/06
Several Ballard neighborhood groups are seeking to get the Washington Legislature to compel the Seattle Monorail Project to consider selling property on the basis of factors besides the highest bid.
The monorail agency has stated that its…MORE
What the veterinarian ordered for playgoers
Wed, 01/25/06
What would it be like if animals could talk? Even before Dr. Doolittle conversed with beast and fowl, or Mr. Ed chatted with Wilbur, countless animal lovers and pet owners have wondered what Fido or Fluffy might say if their thoughts could be…MORE
Letter carrier's retirement plans signed, sealed and delivered
Wed, 01/25/06
Throughout the incredible changes in the area over the past thirty years, Daniel L. Graham has been a constant. If he seems as dependable as the U.S. Mail, it's because he is the USPS.
A letter carrier for the Marine Hills neighborhood…MORE
Monorail land's fate may change
Wed, 01/25/06
The Seattle Monorail Project is selling its property to pay off debt and end the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax but several neighborhood groups in Ballard are asking state legislators to change that process.
The Ballard District Council, Loyal…MORE
Nickels wants North Highline
Wed, 01/25/06
Mayor Greg Nickels is launching a campaign to get Seattle to annex all or part of North Highline.
The mayor plans to suggest the Seattle City Council take the first steps toward annexing North Highline this year. Designating North Highline…MORE
Plenty of buzz around Archer's special appearance in Noises Off
Wed, 01/25/06
Fortunately for South Sound theater fans, Alan Bryce has friends in high places.
Places like England's Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theater in London.
Bryce, the artistic director of Centerstage, Federal Way's…MORE
Pictures from the edge
Wed, 01/25/06
A new photography exhibit at the Nordic Heritage Museum by Corey Arnold provides a slice of life aboard a fishing vessel in the dangerous waters off the Alaskan coast.
"Crabbing in the Bering Sea," has 16 color prints by Arnold, who…MORE
