Seattle Police issued more than 800 traffic tickets over the last two years to motorists on 35th Avenue Southwest in response to High Point residents' complaints about speeders, yet drivers still challenge the radar gun.
Recently the…MORE
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Making a safer crosswalk
Tue, 11/28/06
The Seattle Department of Transportation says "skinnying" up a portion of 24th Avenue Northwest could reduce the risk of crashes and increase traffic flow, making it safer for both drivers and pedestrians.
The city introduced a draft…MORE
Field of dreams set to be realized at Ballard High
Tue, 11/21/06
Ballard High at long last is getting its very own multi-purpose synthetic turf field.
The Seattle School District and D.A. Hogan Architects, presented plans for the new multi-purpose field last week.
MORECouncil wrestles with North Highline annexation concerns
Tue, 11/21/06
The South Park Bridge loomed large in the debate over North Highline's possible annexation as Seattle City Council members criticized a proposed agreement with King County concerning responsibility for the dilapidated structure.
During a…MORE
Update--New Miss Burien Crowned
Tue, 11/21/06
Bekka Simmons, a 19- year-old Highline College student, was crowned Miss Burien 2007 on Nov. 18.
The new Miss Burien is a singer - the fourth in a row.
MOREMore cops coming, but some say not enough
Tue, 11/21/06
A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in Ballard by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't grown…MORE
Added police to be hired
Tue, 11/21/06
A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in West Seattle by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't…MORE
Fire departments merger discussed
Tue, 11/21/06
Officials from SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, King County and the Port of Seattle gathered Nov. 14 at SeaTac City Hall for a presentation on cooperative fire services, including a possible merger of departments.
Retired Fire Chief…MORE
Land costs imperil industry
Tue, 11/21/06
Driving across the Ballard Bridge, a visitor cannot help but notice the mass of fishing vessels and shipyards on Salmon Bay and the Ship Canal.
MOREJunction paving completed
Tue, 11/21/06
Traffic through the Junction is back to normal now that the new pedestrian crosswalks and repaving are finished.
California Avenue - from Edmunds to Genesee streets - has a smooth new surface and is painted with the traditional two lanes…MORE
