In a neighborhood that prides itself on its history, Ballard Hospital stands out. Built during the no-nonsense Eisenhower era, the building looks something like a five story concrete block; the kind of thing that might withstand an atomic blast…MORE
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Ceremony starts construction
Tue, 10/17/06
On a sunny fall afternoon, local lawmakers and supporters of Burien's Town Square joined together in an Oct. 10 groundbreaking for the multi-million dollar project.
Wielding ceremonial sledgehammers, Burien, state and federal officials…MORE
High-tech cons use voice mail 'vishing'
Tue, 10/17/06
Today's high-tech cons have become efficient at using the Internet to trick unsuspecting consumers into divulging personal information that can be used to steal your money or your identity. "Vishing" (abbreviated from voice-mail phishing) uses…MORE
General election guide for is mailed
Tue, 10/17/06
Many residents have already received their 2006 Voters' Pamphlet, a catalogue of the upcoming general election.
On Nov. 7 voters will cast ballots on three initiatives and a Constitutional Amendment. Voters will also decide on a U.S.
MORESea-Tac won't get a fourth runway, says commissioner
Tue, 10/17/06
Port of Seattle commissioners would not guarantee there won't be a fourth runway at Sea-Tac International Airport when they approved final funding for the third runway last week.
At a recent Highline Forum meeting, Burien Deputy Mayor Jack…MORE
80-year-old threatened by Admiral Way motorists
Tue, 10/17/06
Carol Longfellow's closet contains a variety of red coats, not because she's crazy for crimson, but to make her more visible to drivers when she attempts to cross busy Admiral Way.
Longfellow lives near Admiral Way and 48th Avenue…MORE
Parking for 200 cars planned
Tue, 10/17/06
While developers usually minimize the number of parking spaces they provide in new projects to keep costs down, a West Seattle-based group is planning a condominium building near the Junction with plenty of extra parking for commuters.
…MORE
Lawmakers back Transit Now
Tue, 10/17/06
Burien and SeaTac lawmakers have given official support to Transit Now, a ballot initiative to expand public transportation in King County.
Formally known as King County Proposition 2, the measure will go before voters in the Nov.
MORESchool closing process 'hurtful'
Tue, 10/17/06
About 200 impassioned parents, teachers and students gathered at Pathfinder K-8 School last week to criticize Seattle Public Schools' plan to move Pathfinder's alternative approach to education to more-traditional Cooper Elementary School.
…MOREDestination Des Moines promotes city
Tue, 10/17/06
Recently organized community groups in Des Moines are combining forces to make the Waterland Community a destination area.
Growing out of last year's Des Moines Mayor's Leadership Summit, the Public Safety Committee spearheaded a campaign…MORE
