The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Fishermen's Terminal symbolizes hopes for a safe journey by people who make their living on the sea. But two days before the event, tragedy struck one fisherman just a few feet from where the blessing took…MORE
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Burien agrees to cooperate on N. Highline annexation
Wed, 03/15/06
After recently proposing a cooperative effort with Seattle and King County on the possible annexation of North Highline, the Burien City Council brought that plan closer to reality March 6.
In January, Burien lawmakers directed staff to…MORE
After 82 years, Highline High changes
Wed, 03/15/06
Since 1924, when Highline High School in Burien opened, it’s been a “comprehensive” high school.
Students would take various courses, moving between classrooms with a different teacher in each one.
Over four years, a student could…MORE
The search for viaduct funds extended to 2006
Wed, 03/08/06
During a pro-waterfront tunnel campaign event last week, Mayor Greg Nickels announced an amendment had been submitted to the Washington Legislature to extend the deadline for finding money to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel along…MORE
Petrol plans for Crown Hill?
Wed, 03/08/06
Some Crown Hill residents are trying to convince the city to expand a proposed pedestrian zone to stop potential construction of auto-oriented businesses, which they said could destroy the community's chance of becoming a pedestrian friendly zone…MORE
California to be repaved
Wed, 03/08/06
About a mile and a half of California Avenue is scheduled for repaving this summer, from the Admiral District to the Junction and major changes to lanes and crosswalks.
Before they start work, representatives of the Seattle Department of…MORE
Voters to decide school bond Tuesday
Wed, 03/08/06
Parents in the Highline School District could track their child's grades, homework assignments and attendance over the Internet if voters approve a proposed $148 million bond on Tuesday.
The bond needs a 60 percent supermajority yes vote…MORE
Tunnel money hole
Wed, 03/08/06
On Tuesday, March 2, the City of Seattle and State of Washington hosted an open house so visitors might come to understand the worth of replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel. In the Seattle aquarium, across from the viaduct, people…MORE
Anthony Hogan shadows Senator Eide in Olympia
Wed, 03/08/06
Today he's a shadow, but don't be surprised if soon others are following his lead. Anthony Hogan, a freshman at Todd Beamer High School, asked Sen. Tracey J. Eide, D-Federal Way, if he could follow her for a day in Olympia. She had sponsored his…MORE
