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.
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Student 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
Pollution dangers hard to link with human illness, experts say
Wed, 04/26/06
Though risks associated with swimming in polluted water are ambiguous among some environmental and health experts, there are signs along Alki Beach that warn against swimming and fishing during and following heavy rains due to risk of sewage…MORE
Freshmen and sophomores go small, juniors and seniors stay 'old school'
Wed, 04/26/06
As other Highline School District high schools switch to small learning communities, Mt.
MOREMore money for services?
Wed, 04/26/06
In 2007, Burien's general fund budget may increase from its current $70,000 to $140,000, according to preliminary Burien City Council discussions.
The council will be discussing next year's budget extensively before it is adopted near the…MORE
Identity theft and prevention
Tue, 04/18/06
Identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in the United States. According to a Harris survey, victims of identity theft increased by 20% between 2001 and 2002, and 80% between 2002-2003. Another study, by the Identity Theft Resource…MORE
New trail ideas considered
Tue, 04/18/06
After a dispute over whether to build a trail through the Orchard Street Ravine or a self-contained loop trail, Seattle Parks and Recreation decided to have both.
The department intends to hire an outside consulting firm to determine…MORE
Wireless tap - Open networks their have risks
Tue, 04/18/06
Open wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) hubs like coffee shops and local area networks are becoming the norm in Ballard, making connecting to the Internet quick, convenient and most of the time free, for the casual Web browser and the on-the-go…MORE
