Taylor took one last drag on his cigarette before putting the car in first gear and guiding it into the parking slot. The deep royal blue custom paint, added less than five days ago, shimmered in the afternoon sunlight as the young man threw…MORE
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Swedish accused of stonewalling union
Wed, 08/24/05
Swedish Medical Center's plan to retool their benefits and new retirement plans have been met with great opposition from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Swedish is one of the last of its kind to offer a traditional pension plan…MORE
Madenwald would focus on healthcare, transit
Wed, 08/24/05
Darlene Madenwald said her top priorities in her first run for a Seattle City Council seat would largely focus on the growing healthcare concerns and quality of life.
"I would like a chance to make this city healthier," she said.
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Board seeks community, and Council support
Wed, 08/24/05
Acting chair for the Seattle Monorail Project, Kristina Hill, said she believes that with the support of the Seattle City Council and the community, the Monorail Project still has a chance to emerge as a successful mass transit system for the…MORE
Youths honored for anti-drug poster designs
Wed, 08/24/05
The Metropolitan King County Council has recognized twelve student winners of the White Center-South Delridge Youth Program anti-drug poster contest.
"The most powerful and convincing arguments that young people should avoid drugs come…MORE
Fish catch limits force unemployment
Wed, 08/24/05
With increasing numbers of fishermen losing their jobs due to fishing restrictions, a new survey has been conducted to help them find new employment.
The Ballard based, Deep Sea Fishermen's Union of the Pacific (DSFU), has surveyed crab…MORE
Water strategy creates matching fund plan
Wed, 08/24/05
As part of Mayor Greg Nickels' citywide Restore Our Waters Strategy, a new $300,000 grant program was approved last week that is expected to benefit the quality of the city's aquatic habitat, plus create and finance partnerships between the city…MORE
Union fights new benefit plan
Wed, 08/24/05
Swedish Medical Center's plan to retool their benefits and new retirement plans have been met with great opposition from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Swedish is one of the last of its kind to offer a traditional pension plan…MORE
Report: Pedestrians are in danger
Wed, 08/24/05
An average of 26 pedestrians die in King County each year as a result of crashes involving motor vehicles, according to a report by Public Health - Seattle & King County.
The report calls for increased pedestrian safety education and…MORE
Re-enactment brings history to Ballard Locks
Wed, 08/24/05
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took Ballard Locks visitors back in time last weekend as they re-enacted the experiences of explorers Lewis and Clark.
Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were authorized by President…MORE