Incoming Freshman Rep. Gael Tarleton’s first official week in the 2013 legislative session was intense, but nothing new. After all, she’s had plenty of experience working and collaborating with people.
Take, for instance, that time she…MORE
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DPD provides guidelines for LIHI building to move forward
Thu, 01/24/13
After community members expressed their concerns, the Department of Planning and Development issued a decision which grants progress to the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)'s low-income senior housing -- so long as several conditions are met…MORE
Loyal Heights Elementary teacher Sally Moneda passes away, leaves lasting impression
Thu, 01/24/13
By Elizabeth Wang
Avid volleyball player, creative businesswomen and, foremost, inspirational teacher, Sally Moneda brought her passion for teaching into every aspect of her life.
“She was very quiet and humble, but there was this…MORE
School levy special election ballots mailed out today
Wed, 01/23/13
Be on the lookout for incoming ballots for the Feb. 12 special election, which will have two items on it: Proposition 1, an operations levy; and Proposition 2, a capital levy. Both levies are for the Seattle School District, which is the only…MORE
36D legislators sign onto letter asking for statewide coal impact review
Tue, 01/22/13
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, 36th District's Rep. Reuven Carlyle, Rep. Gael Tarleton and nine other legislators signed onto a letter to Tyler Schroeder of Whatcom Planning and Development Services asking for full statewide review of any economic impacts…MORE
King County burn ban off again
Tue, 01/22/13
It looks like the notice slipped by us yesterday, but the burn ban is off again, as of 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21. Yes, this means you can burn your Christmas trees, roast chestnuts over an open fire and heat your hot cocoa with a small wood-fire…MORE
Hostage situation in Greenwood resolved after short standoff
Mon, 01/21/13
Police were able to resolve an apparent hostage situation which took place yesterday in Greenwood, according to the Seattle Police Department's Police Blotter.
At 6 p.m. on Jan. 21, officers responded to call from a friend of the victim…MORE
Work on siphon replacement this week will result in traffic slowdown, noise
Mon, 01/21/13
Later this week, crews will be working on the Ballard siphon replacement project located at Shilshole Ave NW and 20th Ave NW.
Crews will be digging small holes on the north and south sides of Shilshole Ave NW to locate existing underground…MORE
With report of citywide bridge conditions, Ballard Bridge ranks 'Fair'
Mon, 01/21/13
Old as it may be, the Ballard Bridge isn't so bad. Especially when you compare it with the overall condition of Seattle's bridges.
A report from the Seattle Department of Transportaton suggests that Seattle's bridges have a backlog of…MORE
10-year-old girl awarded medal for preventing boat fire at marina
Sat, 01/19/13
Everyone heard the sirens, but few heard the story behind them.
On Nov. 20, 2012, at 8:23 a.m., Seattle Fire responded to a small boat fire at Shilshole Bay Marina. We reported on it that day, as everyone in the neighborhood could hear the…MORE
