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
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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
Homeless teens are helped
Mon, 01/14/08
The Keystone Club at the Ballard Boys and Girls Club has been collecting donations for homeless teenagers.
The club joined 13 other Seattle Keystone groups in the effort and will give the clothing, sleeping bags, shoes and jeans to New…MORE
Talented Federal Way local making a run for Miss Auburn crown
Mon, 01/14/08
Cara Rudd, 21, of Federal Way is participating in the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program, a preliminary to Miss Washington and Miss America Pageants, in hopes of attaining a scholarship for education.
The Miss Auburn program gives away more…MORE
New noise law passed
Mon, 01/14/08
The Seattle City Council passed legislation to update Seattle's noise ordinance to ease conflicts between noisy bars and nearby residences.
The new noise thresholds are still to be determined by the city's Department of Planning and…MORE
First task: build new museum
Mon, 01/14/08
With his goals set high and his appointment book filled with meetings, Eric Nelson, the new executive director of the Nordic Heritage Museum has been busy.
"I've hit the ground running. It has been a whirlwind, meeting the board,…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.
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