The number of home burglaries per year in north Seattle has decreased in the last few decades, but it's still a major problem, according to officers from the city's Northwest Police Precinct.
A few decades ago, about one in 30 homes were…MORE
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Taiko drumming and choral groups coming to TJ
Tue, 03/20/07
Thomas Jefferson High School will host two world-class groups from Stanford University in a free public performance at the school on March 26.
The Stanford Taiko (Japanese Drumming) Group and the Stanford Chamber Chorale will perform in an…MORE
Mayor seeks design commission members
Tue, 03/20/07
Mayor Greg Nickels is looking for new Seattle Design Commission members in the fine artist and urban planner positions.
"Superior urban design is essential for maintaining the livability of our great city," Nickels said. "I urge…MORE
Priest bill in House promises tougher penalties for car thieves
Tue, 03/20/07
A measure sponsored by Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way, that would create tougher penalties for car thieves passed the House.
The Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Bill, House Bill 1001, was the product of an eight-month-long…MORE
Legislative roll call
Tue, 03/20/07
HB 1569
Reforming the health care system in Washington state. By a vote of 53 to 44, on March 10, the House approved HB 1569, which would reform the health care system in Washington State by creating a Washington Health Insurance…MORE
Expanded Southwest Library reopens
Mon, 03/19/07
Where once there were 8,213, now there are 15,000 - square feet that is, in the newly expanded Southwest branch of the Seattle Public Library.
It opened Saturday, March 10 with speeches by Mayor Greg Nickels and City Librarian Deborah…MORE
Petition proposes elected election chief
Wed, 03/14/07
Citizens for Accountable Elections filed an initiative petition with King County last week that proposes to create an elected Director of Elections.
The group's spokesperson, former legislator Toby Nixon, declared, "Every county in…MORE
Keeping tabs on history: Part II
Wed, 03/14/07
With a history as rich and colorful as Federal Way's, it's hard to believe this no one has tried to take on this project earlier.
Volunteer Marie Sciacqua agrees.
MOREHighline College will host roads, transit open house
Wed, 03/14/07
Southwest King County residents will have their say on a proposed roads and transit funding package during an open house at Highline Community College on March 20 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Regional Transportation Improvement District (RTID)…MORE
Friends of the Hylebos unveil new name, logo
Wed, 03/14/07
They may go by a different name now, but their commit to protecting the Hylebos Creek watershed remains the same.
The Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands has changed its name, ever so slightly, dropping the "wetlands" to become Friends of the…MORE
