For championing public safety, advocating for the arts, supporting school nutrition programs and leading Washington's movement against expansion of the Iraq War, State Sen.
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Concerns raised over funds to replace Statue of Liberty
Tue, 07/24/07
As the fund-raising campaign toward a new base and plaza for Alki's Statue of Liberty restarts, there's concern about how much money has been raised and how much more needs to be.
People at a recent evening meeting held outdoors on the…MORE
Museum of Flight affiliates with the Smithsonian
Tue, 07/24/07
Tukwila's Museum of Flight, the largest private Air and Space Museum in the world, has achieved another milestone.
The museum has been named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Museum President and CEO Dr. Bonnie J.
MOREMost 911 fire calls non-fires
Tue, 07/24/07
Most fire calls are not for fires, but for first aid and the mission of the Seattle Fire Department is to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies and other disasters.
"The fire department has a…MORE
No more repaving projects for us
Tue, 07/24/07
After a $4.6 million repaving project is completed here, it will be several years before there are any more major road repairs in West Seattle.
Paving that started on Admiral Way earlier this month will be the last major road improvement…MORE
Burien staying the course on North Highline annexation
Tue, 07/24/07
Burien city officials expressed disappointment last week at the "non-decision" by the state's Growth Management Hearings Board that leaves the North Highline unincorporated area and its 32,000 residents in limbo.
"It basically keeps…MORE
Jeffrey Stolsig is Annapolis grad
Tue, 07/24/07
Navy Ensign Jeffrey M. Stolsig, a 2003 graduate of Ballard High School recently completed the four-year officer development program at the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Stolsig learned basic skills in seamanship, navigation, infantry…MORE
Harry arrives
Tue, 07/24/07
The Westwood Village Barnes & Noble heated up like a cauldron Friday night. The "Magical Madness Party" began at 6 p.m. As the witching hour approached, over 700 Harry Potter enthusiasts, about a quarter of whom were dressed in Potter-themed…MORE
Burien lawmakers voice concerns to Port commissioner
Tue, 07/24/07
Burien City Council members had the opportunity on July 16 to voice their concerns to the Port of Seattle.
Port Commissioner John Creighton, who updated lawmakers on the state of the Port, noted that revenue increased by 8 percent in 2006…MORE
Fremont part of trail stay closed
Tue, 07/24/07
The Burke-Gilman Trail along the Ship Canal through the Fremont neighborhood will remain closed until summer 2008.
The Seattle Department of Transportation had planned to reopen the trail section over the next few weeks after it had closed…MORE
