The ethical tradeoffs involved in replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct were discussed at a business forum where they presented this dilemma: Would it better to monkey-wrench comparatively few businesses for a shorter construction period or just…MORE
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Crime Briefs
Tue, 12/12/06
Dead body; robber to prison
A dead body was found inside the trunk of a car parked on Northwest 100th Place near Carkeek Park on Dec. 3 and police have a suspect in custody.
According to the Seattle Police Incident Report, a woman…MORE
Reward offered for sick dog stolen from pet store
Tue, 12/12/06
A rare French bulldog was stolen from the Ballard Pet Store on Nov. 27 and owner Norm Blacksher is willing to pay a $300 reward to get it back.
Around 5 p.m. that day, a man and a woman came into the store. The woman distracted the store's…MORE
Retiring medical center chief sets new goals
Tue, 12/12/06
Editor's note: This is the first of two articles on a "changing of the guard" at Highline Medical Center in Burien.
MOREEnforcing proposed new nightlife law a question
Tue, 12/12/06
Nightlife premises in Ballard and throughout the city would be required to abide by specific security, litter and noise regulations if the Seattle City Council approves legislation proposed by Mayor Greg Nickels last month.
Nickels says…MORE
Citizens urged to apply for Pedestrian BoardMayor Greg Nickels is seeking candidates for positions on the Seattle Pedestrian Adv
Tue, 12/12/06
"I urge those with a strong interest in pedestrian issues and keeping Seattle a walkable city to consider this important position" said Nickels.
The board was established in 1993 and advises the mayor, City Council and departments on…MORE
Donate toys in Des Moines
Tue, 12/12/06
For over 20 years, members of the South King Fire & Rescue Fire Department have helped needy families during the holidays.
MOREOak tree damaged, will die
Tue, 12/12/06
An oak tree estimated to be 40 to 50 years old was destroyed by someone who hacked it with a sharp instrument in downtown Ballard last week.
The tree, located at northwest corner of Leary Avenue Northwest and Northwest Vernon Place was…MORE
'Small and Simple' grants given
Tue, 12/12/06
The city of Seattle announced five civic improvement projects in West Seattle won grants of up to $15,000 each in the latest quarterly round of "small and simple grants" from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
The city awarded money…MORE
Thirteen is the lucky number for local paramedic services
Tue, 12/12/06
Public Health - Seattle & King County and South King Fire & Rescue recently introduced a new King County Medic One unit for the Des Moines-Federal Way area.
The new paramedic unit - known by its call sign as Medic 13 - is quartered…MORE
