With gas prices on the rise, Ballard resident John Marshall isn't too worried.
Marshall plugs his 1981 Volkswagen pick-up truck into an electrical outlet and it's good for 30 miles or more of driving at speeds up to 60 miles an hour. It…MORE
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Bike-friendly streets planned for West Seattle
Tue, 05/15/07
The city of Seattle released a plan to make West Seattle streets more inviting for bicyclists, with painted bike lanes, hill-climbing lanes and stretches of road for bicyclists to share with motorists.
The Seattle bicycle master plan…MORE
SR 509 costs are cut by Port land deal
Tue, 05/08/07
Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton announced last week that an agreement in principle has been reached with their regional partners on a land deal for the State Route 509 highway extension.
The land deal will slash the…MORE
Center turns 40
Tue, 05/08/07
Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 1 by changing its name to Puget Sound Skills Center.
The new name more accurately demonstrates that the center draws students from Seattle to Fife, principal/…MORE
Update: Governor signs Puget Sound cleanup bills in Des Moines
Tue, 05/08/07
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law May 7 at Des Moines Beach Park a series of legislation to protect and restore Puget Sound.
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Burien beacon or tilted screw?
Tue, 05/08/07
A proposed 40-foot, $80,000 tilted sculpture envisioned as the centerpiece of Burien's Town Square is turning lawmakers, city staffers and residents into art critics.
Proponents say the sculpture recalls the city's past and will be Burien'…MORE
Port of Seattle seeks 'vibrant maritime economy'
Tue, 05/08/07
The Port Commission has directed Port staff to take action on a series of steps designed to demonstrate the Port's role as a leader in environmental stewardship and remediation.
"The Commission is committed to a strong and vibrant maritime…MORE
Fraud costs northwest households
Tue, 05/08/07
Insurance fraud it costs northwest households between $200 and $300 each year in higher insurance premiums.
A recent study conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows property/casualty insurance fraud costs Americans nearly $30…MORE
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association hires Birnie as director
Tue, 05/08/07
The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association has named Derek Birnie as its new executive director.
Birnie has 18 years of experience in community organizing and nonprofit leadership, including work in community empowerment,…MORE
Final 2007 Legislative roll call
Tue, 05/08/07
HB 1128 Making operating appropriations for 2007-2009. By a vote of 31 to 17, on April 22, the Senate approved HB 1128. By a vote of 60 to 36, also on April 22, the House approved HB 1128, which would make appropriations to the 2007-09 state…MORE
