In an attempt to encourage developers to build more affordable housing for middle-income workers, Mayor Greg Nickels has released a revamped version of Seattle's tax exemption program, which builders say has never "penciled out."
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Apartment building torched
Tue, 08/21/07
Seattle Police are investigating the purposeful burning of a three-story apartment building under construction north of the Junction.
Firefighters were called to California Avenue near Genesee Street at 12:42 a.m. Aug. 17 and found the…MORE
Correction
Tue, 08/21/07
During public comment at the Seattle Port Commission's Aug. 9 meeting on the Lora Lake Apartments, former Burien City Councilman Stephen Lamphear did not identify himself as a gardener. That reference was erroneously made by Ralph Nichols in his…MORE
Federal Way Historical Society raffle winner
Tue, 08/21/07
Douglas McGregor of Federal Way, center, shown with his daughter, was the winner of the Red White & Blues Festival Basket, presented to him by Historical Society Board President Lou Olmstead. Entries for the drawing were placed in a can and…MORE
Councilman will host 'walk' at Carkeek
Mon, 08/20/07
On Friday, Aug. 31, King County Councilman Larry Phillips is hosting the first of a series of neighborhood walks in his district, which includes Ballard. On that day he will be at Carkeek Park and the Carkeek Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.…MORE
Mayor has new housing help plan
Mon, 08/20/07
In an attempt to encourage developers to build more affordable housing for middle-income workers, Mayor Greg Nickels has released a revamped version of Seattle's tax exemption program, which builders say has never "penciled out."
The…MORE
Superintendent wants to be at top; stay there
Mon, 08/20/07
Seattle Public Schools' principals were the students last week as the new superintendent, who pulled out names on Popsicle sticks, quizzed them on best practices at the Summer Leadership Institute, a two week professional development session.…MORE
Trail permit needed
Mon, 08/20/07
Construction on the extension of the Burke Gilman Trail from Northwest 60th Street to Golden Gardens Park hit another snag recently when the Seattle Department of Transportation realized it didn't have a necessary storm water permit.
The $…MORE
Crown Hill folks paint out graffiti
Mon, 08/20/07
Three Crown Hill residents volunteered to paint over graffiti affixed to Ballard businesses, houses, and cement walls, Saturday, as part of the sixth annual "Clean and Green Seattle" initiative.
The Ballard effort was sponsored by the…MORE
Backes new vice president at Shoreline Community College
Mon, 08/20/07
Ballard resident, John P. Backes has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs at Shoreline Community College.
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