An actual concrete beam was used to simulate a viaduct disaster scenario during Saturday's emergency closure test.
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Flirting with disaster
Tue, 10/18/05
Dean Wong
It was not a pretty scene. A bus had exploded under the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Part of the aging structure had collapsed on top of the bus and other cars. Injured people cried for help as they waited to be rescued.
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New monorail finance plan
Thu, 10/13/05
The monorail's first phase of 10 miles can be built for no more than $1.7 billion and can be built and financed for no more than $6 billion and repaid in less than 40 years, says John Haley, new monorail executive director.
The $6 billion…MORE
No funds 'misuse' at Arbor Heights
Wed, 10/12/05
Allegations of "potential misappropriation of funds" at Arbor Heights Elementary School have been investigated by the Seattle School District and "no misuse of funds" was found, Stephen Nielsen, financial and business services manager told the…MORE
Sue Blazak disavows flyer about Burien auto dealers
Wed, 10/12/05
Burien City Council candidate Sue Blazak took exception last week to a campaign flyer that has been circulated in the community.
Blazak, a community activist, is running against Mayor Noel Gibb for council Position 1.
MORE'Doc Talks' on arthritis set at medical center
Wed, 10/12/05
Highline Medical Services Organization will sponsor two free "Doc Talks" on arthritis this month.
"Total Hip Replacement for the Treatment of Arthritis" is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Highline Medical Center's…MORE
Meeting on Town Square scheduled for October 19
Wed, 10/12/05
The city of Burien will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, to continue a community dialogue on the Town Square development.
The 6:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall is a follow-up to the well-attended session on Sept. 15, during which…MORE
Airport job fair set at Sea-Tac
Wed, 10/12/05
Airport Jobs is holding a Job Fair on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs are available with many airport employers.
The event will be held in the Sea-Tac Airport Auditorium. Take…MORE
'Doc Talks' on arthritis set at medical center
Wed, 10/12/05
Highline Medical Services Organization will sponsor two free "Doc Talks" on arthritis this month.
"Total Hip Replacement for the Treatment of Arthritis" is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Highline Medical Center's…MORE
Burien lawmakers oppose repeal of gas tax
Wed, 10/12/05
Times/News Correspondent
The Burien City Council has declared its opposition to Initiative 912, which would repeal Washington's 9.5 gasoline tax increase that the Legislature imposed earlier this year.
Lawmakers voted 5-1 on Oct. 8…MORE
