SeaTac City Council members changed their minds on Feb.
MORENews
Did state backtrack on tunnel?
Tue, 03/06/07
The Seattle Department of Transportation had to file an official public records request with the Washington State Department of Transportation to obtain a copy of a contractor's review saying there are no insurmountable problems with the city's…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
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
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
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.
MORENew 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
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
2007 CFO of the Year also sworn in as citizen
Tue, 02/27/07
It was quite a January week for New Futures Finance Director Susana Schuarzberg.
The financial guru for the Burien-based group accepted the Puget Sound Business Journal's first-ever award as 2007 CFO (chief financial officer) of the Year…MORE
