Beginning last Monday, Washington State Ferries implemented both the annual peak season surcharge and a 6 percent fare increase, recently approved by the state Transportation Commission.
The peak season surcharge equals about 25 percent on…MORE
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Burien wants a say in northeast development
Tue, 05/02/06
Burien council members told Port of Seattle staffers on April 24 that the city should help decide what businesses move onto Port-owned properties in Burien’s northeast redevelopment area.
The Port has acquired several properties within…MORE
Sentinels stand firm against Decatur
Thu, 04/27/06
Decatur pitcher Lauren Westburg winds up to deliver a fastball to the Spanaway Lake offense last Thursday. The young hurler settled down in the third inning and held the Sentinels to just two runs in the last four innings. For more sports…MORE
High Schoolers get cheap seats for Centerstage's Nicholas Nickelby
Thu, 04/27/06
Centerstage Theatre is pleased to offer to any high school student tickets to the opening night of the new musical, Nicholas Nickleby, for only one dollar. These tickets are good for Friday May 5 only and are for students with current student IDs…MORE
eToxin - Toss old electronic gear responsibly - in Fremont
Wed, 04/26/06
Arsenic, mercury, lead, beryllium; it's a cocktail that gets poured into the earth for every computer or monitor that sits in a landfill and erodes.
"It's pretty nasty stuff," says Charles Brennick, the founder of InterConnection, who,…MORE
Questions arise over Burien vs. Seattle for North Highline
Wed, 04/26/06
People cut new trails through the issue of North Highline annexation during a public forum discussion over whether the unincorporated community should join Burien or Seattle.
Could Burien afford to devote money to improvements in the White…MORE
Primed pump - Safeway gets green light for six pump Crown Hill gas station
Wed, 04/26/06
A 30-day gap in the extension of a pedestrian ordinance that prohibits development of auto-oriented businesses could allow the Safeway supermarket chain to move ahead with plans to build a discount gas station at their Crown Hill location.
…MOREStudent suspended for graffiti threats
Wed, 04/26/06
A West Seattle High School student was suspended for the rest of the academic year after writing graffiti threats on school walls.
In an e-mail sent to parents, Principal Susan Ders/ wrote of finding, "graffiti of a threatening nature…MORE
Fuel cost put ferries in 'uncharted territory'
Wed, 04/26/06
The dizzying updraft in the cost of petroleum could affect the long-term plans for the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal as well as the entire state ferry system, says a member of the Washington State Transportation Commission.
"This is uncharted…MORE
Voters to get transit plans
Wed, 04/26/06
Voters might have to steer their way through three transportation-spending proposals next fall and all have implications for West Seattle.
The latest transportation package is presented by King County last week when county officials…MORE
