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
Burien violent crime up slightly
Tue, 04/18/06
Murder, forcible rape and aggravated assault -- major crimes that have a large affect on a community -- increased by only 1.5 percent last year, the Burien City Council was told April 10.
Even with a slight increase in crime locally, this…MORE
At least we've got wood ducks
Tue, 04/18/06
I've yet to see it appear in print, but prepare yourself for a new component of the city of Federal Way's tourism campaign: Bird watching.
Please control the temptation to chuckle and allow me to explain.
The city, like many other…MORE
Group mobilizes in Tukwila for May 1 immigrant strike, walkout
Tue, 04/18/06
A group involved in recent Highline-area demonstrations for amnesty and rights for illegal immigrants brought a new call for action to Tukwila on April 12.
Representatives of Socialist Alternative, which backs a nation-wide immigrant…MORE
"Time for me to move on," Millen announces
Tue, 04/18/06
Bob Millen has worked as an engineer at Boeing for the past 26 years. He led an engineer team in the design and manufacturing of Space Station sensors.
MOREAdmiral businesses eye improvement area zone
Tue, 04/18/06
While the West Seattle Junction Association has become a well-established business district, emerging are other business groups around West Seattle determined to attract more shoppers and form lasting ties among the business owners.
The…MORE
Airport light-rail moving ahead after final approval
Tue, 04/18/06
Following approval April 4th by the Port of Seattle Commission, Sound Transit’s board of directors last week cleared the way for extending Central Link light rail to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
“Thanks to our strong partnership…MORE
School Spirit
Tue, 04/18/06
High school baseball fans show their support for the home team in a variety of ways. Cheered on by the artwork of an Eagle fan, Federal Way left fielder Tom
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