Election season is in full swing, and forests of campaign signs have sprouted on medians and other public places such as planting strips and even traffic circles. Candidates and their staffs, as well as the general public, should be aware of…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
Rainier Valley school moves into E.C. Hughes School for 2 years
Tue, 09/19/06
This school year West Seattle is home to five high schools, including South Lake High School, which will occupy the old E. C.
MOREProgress too slow
Tue, 09/19/06
Highline School District officials pointed last week to steady progress in reading and 10th-grade achievement, based on results of this year's Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).
But they expressed disappointment at the math…MORE
Lawmakers appear to favor full potential annexation area
Tue, 09/19/06
Five Burien City Council members indicated at their Sept. 11 study session that they now favor designating the entire North Highline Unincorporated Area as a potential annexation area.
Council members voted 5-2 last month to target only…MORE
Keeping the faith
Tue, 09/19/06
Federal Way residents aren't short on choices when it comes to expressing their spirituality. According to city business license records, there are 41 churches and religious organizations registered within the city limits.
Buddhists visit…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
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
