A City Council committee last week rejected a move by Loyal Heights neighbors to keep the lights at a nearby playfield off for three nights a week.
"What benefit is it for kids to play sports, with limited playfield use," said Pat Brake,…MORE
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No new damage found to Viaduct
Tue, 09/19/06
The recent inspection of the Alaskan Way Viaduct revealed no new damage to the two columns that were inspected or to the rebar within the columns.
The Washington State Department of Transportation inspected these columns because they had…MORE
Residents pay to slow traffic
Wed, 09/13/06
Citizens ponied up $6,000 to help pay for "traffic-calming" devices on 59th Avenue Southwest, the street that goes by Alki Elementary School and Alki Playfield, with tennis courts, Whale Tail Park and the Alki Community Center a soccer kick away…MORE
Some Metro stops removed
Wed, 09/13/06
In the past few months, King County Metro Transit has closed some bus stops in West Seattle and has plans to relocate others that the Seattle Department of Transportation says pose safety concerns.
Most recently, the bus stop located at…MORE
Viaduct costs overly optimistic
Wed, 09/13/06
An independent review panel chastised and applauded the Washington State Department of Transportation for its plans for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
The panel determined there is enough money to build a basic tunnel or a basic new…MORE
Viaduct visions viable
Tue, 09/12/06
An independent review panel chastised and applauded the Washington State Department of Transportation for its plans for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
The panel determined there is enough money to build a basic tunnel or a basic new…MORE
Bikers mull master plan
Tue, 09/12/06
Between 450 and 500 bicyclists met with city transportation officials recently to discuss a Bicycle Master Plan at University of Washington's Gould Hall.
The plan seeks to increase bike ridership and improve safety and representatives from…MORE
Energy on the ballot
Tue, 09/12/06
Local environmental activists say an initiative that would require some utilities to get at least 15 percent of their energy from renewable resources by 2020 is a step in the right direction towards a large-scale fight against the effects of…MORE
Get out and vote
Tue, 09/12/06
Federal Way voters eager to actively participate in the democratic process will have their chance on September 19.
That's when voters narrow the playing field and decide which candidates make it to the November ballot. The primary also…MORE
Celebration, dinner honor return of Hylebos salmon
Tue, 09/12/06
Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands will celebrate the annual homecoming of native Hylebos Creek salmon at the Second Annual Ruby Dance Stewardship Dinner, to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.…MORE
