Tukwila has always had trouble getting respect-even from its beginnings, according to Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton.
While the Denny Party landed at Alki Beach, getting credit as the first European settlement in Puget Sound, the Collins…MORE
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SeaTac Mosque controversy delays parking law
Sat, 01/19/08
Controversy over SeaTac Mosque during the city council's Jan. meeting 8 delayed adoption of a proposed parking ordinance that would allow nonprofit organizations to share parking.
SeaTac lawmakers will reconsider the ordinance on Jan. 22.…MORE
Empty bowls will help fill coffers of local food bank
Sat, 01/19/08
Moshier Community Art Center will host Empty Bowls 2008 on Friday, Jan.
MORESea-Tac Airport Releases Comprehensive Air Emissions Study
Fri, 01/18/08
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
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
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
