A 30-day gap in the extension of a pedestrian ordinance that prohibits development of auto-oriented businesses could allow the Safeway supermarket chain to move ahead with plans to build a discount gas station at their Crown Hill location.
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Student suspended for graffiti threats
Wed, 04/26/06
A West Seattle High School student was suspended for the rest of the academic year after writing graffiti threats on school walls.
In an e-mail sent to parents, Principal Susan Ders/ wrote of finding, "graffiti of a threatening nature…MORE
Fuel cost put ferries in 'uncharted territory'
Wed, 04/26/06
The dizzying updraft in the cost of petroleum could affect the long-term plans for the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal as well as the entire state ferry system, says a member of the Washington State Transportation Commission.
"This is uncharted…MORE
Voters to get transit plans
Wed, 04/26/06
Voters might have to steer their way through three transportation-spending proposals next fall and all have implications for West Seattle.
The latest transportation package is presented by King County last week when county officials…MORE
Pollution dangers hard to link with human illness, experts say
Wed, 04/26/06
Though risks associated with swimming in polluted water are ambiguous among some environmental and health experts, there are signs along Alki Beach that warn against swimming and fishing during and following heavy rains due to risk of sewage…MORE
Freshmen and sophomores go small, juniors and seniors stay 'old school'
Wed, 04/26/06
As other Highline School District high schools switch to small learning communities, Mt.
MOREPopular culture probed at Highline College
Tue, 04/18/06
Highline Community College will hold its ninth annual Unity Through Diversity Week on the main campus at 2400 S. 240th St. in Des Moines April 24-28.
This year’s theme is “Interrogating American Popular Culture: What’s Real in the ‘Reel’…MORE
Megawatt's Cunningham to leave top post
Tue, 04/18/06
Mary Ellen Cunningham realizes her baby has grown into an inquisitive 2-year-old so it's time for mom to step back and let the offspring wander beyond her reach.
Cunningham is confident Megawatt, the nonprofit organization she founded,…MORE
Identity theft and prevention
Tue, 04/18/06
Identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in the United States. According to a Harris survey, victims of identity theft increased by 20% between 2001 and 2002, and 80% between 2002-2003. Another study, by the Identity Theft Resource…MORE
New trail ideas considered
Tue, 04/18/06
After a dispute over whether to build a trail through the Orchard Street Ravine or a self-contained loop trail, Seattle Parks and Recreation decided to have both.
The department intends to hire an outside consulting firm to determine…MORE
