The Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Fishermen's Terminal symbolizes hopes for a safe journey by people who make their living on the sea. But two days before the event, tragedy struck one fisherman just a few feet from where the blessing took…MORE
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Iraq policy was 'regime change,' not disarmament
Wed, 03/08/06
Scott Ritter, the former United Nations weapons inspector, told a West Seattle audience federal officials knew there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but went to war anyway over domestic politics.
"Our policy was never…MORE
SeaTac halts new activity near light-rail stop
Wed, 03/08/06
SeaTac lawmakers have temporarily halted building activity around the new light-rail station at South 154th Street and Highway 99.
The moratorium, which was imposed Feb. 28, applies to permit applications for land use, development, and…MORE
Cambodia gets emergency gear from area volunteers
Wed, 03/08/06
Katie Kirschke
"If you're in the middle of a field and you're suffering a cardiac arrest, you're going to need to call someone," says Vuthy Roeun of White Center.
In Cambodia, however, there is no one to call, but this is soon to…MORE
Realtors cite high home values in bond endorsement
Wed, 03/08/06
The Seattle-King County Association of Realtors has endorsed the Highline School District’s March 14 Capital Facilities Improvement bond ballot measure.
The association is backing its endorsement with a contribution to Highline Citizens…MORE
Protesting park process
Wed, 03/08/06
About 200 frustrated protestors united from across the city at the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, Feb. 25 to object to what they say is the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation's pattern of flippant public process and increased…MORE
Voters to decide on Highline bonds
Wed, 03/08/06
On March 14, voters will decide on a $148 million bond measure to rebuild five Highline School District elementary schools and finance other district upgrades.
The measure would pay for the rebuilding of Shorewood in Burien, Midway and…MORE
Highline hot spots for great grub highlighted
Wed, 03/08/06
Where do the savvy people go in Highline to get a great meal for $10 or less?
Hungry? Seattle, a restaurant guidebook, singles out three southwest Sound hot spots -- Bai Tong Thai Restaurant in SeaTac, Schuller's Bakery in Burien and the…MORE
Petrol plans for Crown Hill?
Wed, 03/08/06
Some Crown Hill residents are trying to convince the city to expand a proposed pedestrian zone to stop potential construction of auto-oriented businesses, which they said could destroy the community's chance of becoming a pedestrian friendly zone…MORE
The search for viaduct funds extended to 2006
Wed, 03/08/06
During a pro-waterfront tunnel campaign event last week, Mayor Greg Nickels announced an amendment had been submitted to the Washington Legislature to extend the deadline for finding money to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel along…MORE
