Extension of Pro-Parks studied
By Tom Rasmussen
Recently we received a flurry of e-mails from Ballard residents who feared that the cost of the Webster Playground, owned by the School District, had escalated beyond the city's…MORE
Opinion
Parks and Pike Place Market?
Mon, 04/28/08
The problem with dealing with government is getting it to do what we, the voters and citizens want and not what someone "downtown" wants done. It is one of those never-ending struggles that frustrates both groups, the cash-strapped man and woman…MORE
The growth factor
Tue, 04/22/08
The good news is that housing prices in the city will not plummet as low as those in the far-reaching suburbs. The bad news is there will continue to be a rush to provide housing for the huge number of people who will chose to live near their…MORE
Finally, a zoning modernization
Tue, 04/15/08
Zoning is one those mind-altering issues that most people immediately zone out - excuse the bad pun.
This newspaper has been critical of the city for not adequately informing the citizens of Seattle on the potential effects of the zoning…MORE
Another political grandstand
Mon, 04/07/08
The citizens of Seattle were treated to another act in the political theatre directed by our amazing mayor, Greg Nickels. Over his tenure he has mastered the grand announcement with press releases, press conferences packed with bravado, and quiet…MORE
