A recent independent investigation into the conduct of two Burien City Council members has rekindled a debate over whether lawmakers should be entrusted with policing themselves.
“I believe there should be a commission,” Councilwoman Rose…MORE
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Fauntleroy ferry not a prime terrorist target
Tue, 05/16/06
The Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal probably ranks low as a terrorist target because other routes have bigger boats in more congested areas, said the director of Washington State Ferries.
Security specialists assume that if terrorists decided to…MORE
Honors retained
Tue, 05/16/06
West Seattle High School reversed itself and will offer a ninth-grade honors program next year after all.
"I am pleased to announce that, following discussions with our WSHS community and senior leadership of Seattle Public Schools, WSHS…MORE
Federal Way centenarian credits hard work, family for her longevity
Tue, 05/16/06
"A life of hard work," is Dorothy Owen's explanation for her longevity.
Born May 25, 1906 in Boone, Iowa, Owen keeps busy these days tidying up her small garden surrounding her home in the Belmor complex in Federal Way and visiting with…MORE
Four periods 'polarizing adults'
Tue, 05/16/06
The disadvantages of a four-period day at West Seattle High School outweigh the advantages and are "polarizing the adult community," according to an audit that examined the school's 12-year-old schedule.
The audit team, consisting of…MORE
Guadalupe kids give books to Alaskans
Tue, 05/16/06
There are no roads leading to Shaktoolik, a small Alaskan fishing village but, that didn't stop Our Lady of Guadalupe fifth and sixth-grade students Erika and Julia Guerette from sending books to the small school in this remote village.
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Kids' zoo ado
Tue, 05/16/06
There's a new habitat at Woodland Park Zoo that takes the zoo's emphasis on more natural exhibits to a whole new level. Ideal zoo habitats allow creatures to act as they would in the wild instead of inhibiting their instincts and abilities. This…MORE
Vandals strike Market Street
Thu, 05/11/06
Flower pots used by business owners on Market Street to decorate their storefronts have been the targeted by vandalism in recent weeks.
On Sunday morning, April 30, vandals found the ornamental flower pots in front of Romanza too tempting…MORE
Vandals strike Market Street
Wed, 05/10/06
Flower pots used by business owners on Market Street to decorate their storefronts have been the targeted by vandalism in recent weeks.
On Sunday morning, April 30, vandals found the ornamental flower pots in front of Romanza too tempting…MORE
Chamber to honor Leverett, Williams
Wed, 05/10/06
Mayor Greg Nickels will next week join the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce to honor the many contributions of Terry Williams and Dawn Leverett with its community service awards.
The awards presentation will take place on Thursday, May…MORE
