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A reader, Rick Hughes, writes to ask, "Why does this city have so many businesses close down. I just learned we are losing the Roadhouse Grill next Sunday.

Paper or plastic? Beginning in January either choice could cost you.

The City Council's committee decision on a proposal to tax all disposable shopping bags is scheduled for July 22. If approved by the committee and later by the full council, Seattle consumers would be charged a 20-cent "green fee" on each paper or plastic shopping bag they use in grocery, drug and convenience stores.

The proposed legislation, expected to take effect on Jan.

Have you ever heard the adage of three times I did good, I heard nothing; one time I did bad...well you can finish the rest.

The last two letters I wrote came with a negative chip on my shoulder. I received a positive response about not wanting the traffic control lights, which are nothing more than easy cash to spend for the city.

I would assume the extra revenue would be spent as easily as an undisciplined child with a $200 extra cash he did not earn.

Excuse my attitude but I am using current spending habits of all government groups as a reference.

With bus ridership and diesel fuel prices at record levels, King County Executive Ron Sims is proposing a 25-cent fare increase.

Sims said he decided on the increase rather than cut service to pay for fuel costs that have skyrocketed over 60 percent this year alone.

"This worldwide fuel crisis comes at a time of historic ridership growth for Metro Transit - and is the reason why residents are turning to transit in record numbers as their own budgets are squeezed," Sims said.

With bus ridership and diesel fuel prices at record levels, King County Executive Ron Sims is proposing a 25-cent fare increase.

Sims said he decided on the increase rather than cut service to pay for fuel costs that have skyrocketed over 60 percent this year alone.

"This worldwide fuel crisis comes at a time of historic ridership growth for Metro Transit - and is the reason why residents are turning to transit in record numbers as their own budgets are squeezed," Sims said.

Despite the constant drumbeat of housing doom and gloom reported nationally, Ballard's single-family home market is still rosy but has a few faded blooms.

Nationwide, home values have dropped nearly15 percent in one year.

As our economy goes down it only means employment goes down along with it.

The King County Executive, along with the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and judges from around the county, recently revealed that King County is facing a budget crisis of great magnitude.

This year alone, we may have to cut $20 million from the $660 million general fund. An additional deficit between $40 million and $70 million is predicted in 2009.

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King County government provides both regional and local services.

The King County Executive, along with the Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and judges from around the county, recently revealed that King County is facing a budget crisis of great magnitude.

This year alone, we may have to cut $20 million from the $660 million general fund. An additional deficit between $40 million and $70 million is predicted in 2009.

How will services be affected by the budget crisis?

King County government provides both regional and local services.

It came again. And, yes, what a show it was.

The 32nd annual Bruce King Celebrity Golf Classic at the lovely Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club, that's what, all to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of South King County Thursday.

"Another day of perfect weather, 32 years in a row," said King, retired KOMO News 4 sports anchor.

Or did King say that at the golf classic?

Bruce King? Wait ! Halt! Lies, deceit, from the reporter!

King wasn't there this year, you say?