Businesses and community groups in Ballard are criticizing Seattle and Washington State Departments of Transportation for failing to adequately evaluate economic risks from what could be as many as 10 years of traffic headaches building an…MORE
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Project Eyed to Spruce Up Salmon Bay
Wed, 10/04/06
A new playground project now in the fundraising stage, could brighten up the playground behind the Salmon Bay School.
The 35-year-old field has cracked asphalt with weeds coming up.
MOREMarina discussed
Tue, 10/03/06
The Des Moines City Council launched a discussion last week about proposed changes to the marina.
Remodeling the harbormaster's house, building a marina hardware store, adding more guest moorage and replacing the bulkhead are options that…MORE
Water Taxi ends season with record ridership
Tue, 10/03/06
The Elliott Bay Water Taxi ended its ninth sailing season at last Saturday evening by marking the completion of its most successful season yet.
King County Metro Transit projects overall ridership for the season will be more than 118,000…MORE
SeaTac fire levy fails by few votes
Tue, 10/03/06
SeaTac voters have refused in a very close contest to raise their property taxes to pay for two new fire stations and hire more firefighters.
Final results, certified by King County Elections Friday, showed 1,526 votes (49.24 percent)…MORE
Exports skyrocket
Tue, 10/03/06
After growing 12 percent last year, Washington's merchandise exports rose 38.7 percent in the first six months of this year, according to state figures.
If this growth continues, the state will easily surpass its old export record set back…MORE
Performers showcased in Burien
Tue, 10/03/06
Showcase 2006 happens Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.
Billed as "A Feast of the Burien Arts Community," this year's free event is one for the entire family.
Produced by the Burien Coalition for the…MORE
Skateboard sites up for debate Thursday night
Tue, 10/03/06
Now there are none, but soon their could be as many as nine places to practice the intricate aerobatic skills of skateboarding in West Seattle.
The city has called a hearing for tomorrow night (Thursday, Oct. 5) at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.…MORE
Stall regulations eased at SeaTac valet garage
Tue, 10/03/06
SeaTac City Council members eased on Sept. 26 parking stall regulations for a parking garage under construction at International Boulevard and South 170th Street.
Lawmakers amended a development agreement to allow the MADA company to…MORE
Liberty being recast in bronze
Tue, 10/03/06
Alki's Miss Liberty has made her first groan of rebirth.
Well, maybe it was more like a long hiss, but however your want to describe it, the lady is on her way back to her home on the beach, where she will proudly gaze on the waters of…MORE