The Seattle-King County Association of Realtors(r) has endorsed the Highline School District's educational programs and operations levy and contributed both financial support and hands-on assistance to promote its passage.
"We are urging…MORE
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Des Moines approves rezoning
Tue, 02/27/07
In separate actions on Feb. 22, Des Moines City Council members approved a Redondo rezone that addresses substandard lot requirements and unanimously endorsed the Highline School District's replacement levy.
Currently in Redondo there are…MORE
Crane bill introduced by Sen. Kohl-Welles
Tue, 02/27/07
The death of a Bellevue apartment dweller by a falling crane last year has prompted state lawmakers to look at ways of ensuring that such a tragedy does not occur again. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Ballard, and Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland, have…MORE
Bus service increase following election win
Tue, 02/27/07
King County Metro Transit has increased bus service thanks to a transit initiative recently approved by voters.
In the Ballard area, Transit Now will finance added service to the Route 44 between Ballard, Wallingford and the University…MORE
Crane safety bill introduced in Olympia
Tue, 02/27/07
The death of a Bellevue apartment dweller by a falling crane last year has prompted state lawmakers to look at ways of ensuring that such a tragedy does not occur again. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Ballard, and Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland, have…MORE
New Swedish Hospital chief executive is chosen
Tue, 02/27/07
Dr. Rodney F. Hochman has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of Swedish Hospital.
Hochman is currently executive vice president of Sentara Healthcare, a major medical system with seven acute-care hospitals, 1,…MORE
Port names manager of Seaport Division
Tue, 02/27/07
Phil Lutes has been named deputy managing director of the Seaport Division at the Port of Seattle. His first day on the job was Monday, Feb. 5.
Before joining the Port, Lutes spent 28 years with Westwood Shipping Lines where his last post…MORE
Levy ballots in the mail
Tue, 02/27/07
Ballots were mailed last week to absentee voters for the March 13 special election on the Highline School District's $140 million educational programs and operations levy.
The four-year levy would replace a levy that expires this year.
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Zoo garage foes protest at meeting
Tue, 02/27/07
The Woodland Park Zoo's controversial parking garage project was not on the agenda during their Transportation Demand Management plan open house recently, but a group of 60 people with protest signs showed up to voice their opinions anyways.…MORE
Weekly legislative roll call report
Tue, 02/27/07
Y = Yes N = No E = Excused NV = Not Voting
Bill 1
Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
By a vote of 71 to 24 on February 16, 2007, the House approved HB 1024, which would prohibit the sale,…MORE
