Granting the insurance commissioner the authority to review individual health benefit plan rates._The Senate passed ESB 5261 by a vote of 31 to 18, requiring that rates or modification of rates for individual health plans not be implemented until…MORE
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Correction
Mon, 02/04/08
The headline on story on Page 4 of the Jan. 30 edition is incorrect, Sean Keller is the Madison Georgraphy Bee champion again, not as published. The editor made the error and regrets it very much.
MORESeattle pushes annexation bill
Mon, 02/04/08
What started out to be a low-key political rally Saturday to urge legislators to pass a North Highline annexation-related bill soon morphed into a debate among the audience over which city North Highline ought to join.
The long-running…MORE
Sidewalk plan at Alki is dumped
Mon, 02/04/08
Perpendicular parking will stay and plans to spend over $600,000 for a controversial 1,340-foot stretch of sidewalk snaking around the water side of Alki Avenue between 63rd Avenue Southwest and Beach Drive has been scrapped - but other plans…MORE
Twenty-two acres of Hylebos Creek habitat gains permanent protection
Mon, 02/04/08
The future of the Hylebos Creek Watershed became greener.
Last Thursday, the city of Federal Way completed acquisition of the 22-acre Goldmax Property in the southern part of the city.
The property includes wetlands and forested…MORE
Man questioned in Transit Center shooting released
Fri, 02/01/08
The search for an unknown gunman continues.
Federal Way Police announced today that they have no reason to suspect William Quadere Muhammad was involved in the January 18 shooting at the Federal Way Transit Center.
The Seattle Times…MORE
Foreclosure crisis real for one Burien woman
Fri, 02/01/08
When Theresa DiMartino bought her first home in the 14000 block of 9th Place South in May 2003, she never dreamed she might someday be homeless.
But after refinancing her home twice, she is now not only facing foreclosure, but is also in…MORE
After 50 years, Burien business closes doors
Fri, 02/01/08
Jorstad Jewelers will close its doors for good Feb. 29 after 50 years
of service in Burien. Owner Denny Clarke has decided to retire after
32 years at the store and 13 years of outright ownership.
Jorstad's is what is known…MORE
Creative family activities are possible in winter
Tue, 01/29/08
This is the time of year when millions of Americans try to put their New Year's resolutions into action.
As we all know, one of the most common resolutions is to maintain a regular exercise schedule. Then, before you know it, it's February…MORE
Rep. Shay Schual-Berke sponsors smoking bill
Tue, 01/29/08
State troopers, firefighters and health advocates testified recently in favor of a measure by Rep.
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