The Port of Seattle has released the first ever Airport Air Emissions Study called The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. The study details the nature of air emissions both in and around the airport as well as emissions calculated for aircraft…MORE
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Students March In Support of Four Period Day
Fri, 01/18/08
About 15 students marched from the WSHS luncheon Thursday, to California Avenue south to the Alaska junction, and passed out flyers for their wishes to retain the four-period day, rather than the six-period day.
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With the subject of accountability on the table, Accountability Comes to Town absent
Thu, 01/17/08
Federal Way's form of government, now in place for nearly 18 years, faces its first significant challenge from a group of vocal citizens who want to reshape the city's political infrastructure.
The philosophical and political battle that…MORE
Update: Statue plaza funding goal met and exceeded
Wed, 01/16/08
Nearly $175,000.
On the afternoon of their deadline, Paul and Libby Carr counted $174,940 in donations to the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project, coming in more than 11 percent over their target.
And the checks continue to pour…MORE
Denny's hopes to re-open here
Tue, 01/15/08
The franchise owner of the Denny's restaurant, which for 23 years occupied the building now up for landmark status with the city of Seattle, said it wants to re-open at the popular Ballard diner site.
DWO, a franchise company based in La…MORE
Statue plaza funding goal met
Mon, 01/14/08
The Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project committee has succeeded -- just days before deadline -- in raising the funds to cover construction costs for a new pedestal and plaza for the Alki statue.
"From what we can tell, it looks like we…MORE
New postcards announce vehicle license renewals
Mon, 01/14/08
The State Department of Licenses has replaced vehicle and boat renewal notice postcards with new, letter-size vehicle and boat renewal notices. The new notices are more readable, more understandable and contain expanded information about renewal…MORE
Bullying, aggression control program tried in classrooms
Mon, 01/14/08
As the saying goes, boys will be boys. Yelling and screaming, kicking and fighting have long seemed to be a part of childhood.
MOREConstantine hits decision to allow island gravel pit
Mon, 01/14/08
King County Councilmember Dow Constantine and 34th District state legislators called the Washington Supreme Court decision to allow the issuance of permits for a massive gravel mining operation on Maury Island a major setback for Puget Sound.…MORE
Worries expressed over future of park programs
Mon, 01/14/08
The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting community input for the development of its "strategic business plan," which will guide department actions for the next five years.
At a recent community meeting, several residents…MORE
