With the arrest of six local students, police officials think they have put a stop to a number of teen-on-teen robberies that took place in greater West Seattle in recent weeks.
Four of the suspects are West Seattle High School students,…MORE
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Bus stop loss draws fire
Wed, 03/01/06
Some Fauntleroy residents circulated a petition recently objecting to the removal of a Metro Transit bus stop in their neighborhood.
The eliminated bus stop is on Southwest Wildwood Place near 47th Avenue Southwest and serves inbound Route…MORE
No more hanging out, proposed law warns
Wed, 03/01/06
Unless the public voices any opposition at the next city council meeting on March 7, "hanging out" will soon be a crime in Federal Way.
An amendment to city code regarding "drug-related loitering" is up for a second and final reading.
MOREMonorail nominates local
Thu, 02/23/06
The Seattle Monorail Board nominated a Ballardite and West Seattle man to fill board vacancies. Peter Gaddu, a Ballard attorney, specializes in real estate, business and commercial law. He's a member of the Ballard Chamber of Commerce board of…MORE
Wastemobile to roll into the Des Moines Marina
Wed, 02/22/06
Highline-area residents can take unwanted bleach, bulbs, batteries and more to the King County Wastemobile in Des Moines Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26.
The Wastemobile will be located in the north parking lot of Des Moines Marina from 10…MORE
House lawmakers require school civics exams
Wed, 02/22/06
The state House of Representatives has voted to require civics exams for students in elementary, middle and high school.
House Bill 2579 is now under consideration in the Senate.
Unlike the WASL, however, these will be interactive…MORE
Ban makes customers disappear
Wed, 02/22/06
Two months after Washington’s statewide smoking ban took effect, some Highline area businesses are feeling its impact.
Although it’s still too soon to tell what effect the ban will have at some businesses, others were feeling its effect…MORE
Voters to decide school bond March 14
Wed, 02/22/06
On March 14, voters will decide on a $148 million bond measure to rebuild five Highline School District elementaries and finance other district upgrades.
The measure would pay for the rebuilding of Shorewood in Burien, Midway and Parkside…MORE
Legislative Roll Call
Wed, 02/22/06
Y = Yes
N = No
NV = Not Voting
Subsidizing Health Insurance for Employees of Small Businesses
By a vote of 57 to 41 on Feb. 8, the House approved HB 2572. The bill would provide premium subsidies to eligible employees…MORE
