Mayor Greg Nickels came the few blocks from his home to our new office in the Admiral Junction to talk about the state of our city as he enters his second term as Seattle mayor. Along with the well known positions he has long taken, he did break…MORE
Opinion
City: Pave and go
Wed, 03/15/06
Our story wasn't on the streets for more than a couple of hours when the buzz began. It was our lead story last week about the fact that the city will resurface California Avenue from Admiral to Edmonds.
That was a good thing, people…MORE
Running across divides
Wed, 03/15/06
The best thing I have done in Swaziland is take up running.
Yes, in Swaziland I have become a runner. This is a move contrary to my exercise preference back home. After one not so enjoyable season of track towards the end of middle school…MORE
Actresses rock in Angry Housewives
Wed, 03/15/06
They’re crude. They’re mad. They swear. They scream. They play loud, angry punk rock. They’re ... a quartet of suburban middle-aged housewives.
Say what? Repeat that last phrase, please?
You heard it right.
MOREFix schools, roads first
Wed, 03/08/06
The Sonics did not get what they wanted from Olympia this year but the backroom maneuvering will continue because there seems to be an everlasting desire of our political leaders to build stadiums for multimillionaires even when the people oppose…MORE
Approve Highline bonds
Wed, 03/08/06
Next Tuesday, voters in the Highline School District should approve a $148 million bond measure to keep the momentum going on the district's replacement of aging school buildings.
If approved, the bond will fund the construction of four…MORE
Keep momentum going
Wed, 03/08/06
Next Tuesday, voters in the Highline School District should keep the momentum going on the district's replacement of aging school buildings by approving a $148 million bond measure.
The bond would fund the construction of four elementaries…MORE
Thank you, Seattle Parks
Wed, 03/08/06
To the Seattle Parks Department:
There are a great many individuals and organizations that need to be thanked for bringing the Ballard Commons to Ballard. On Saturday, March 4, Parks Superintendent Ken Bounds and a number of elected…MORE
A train in the tunnel?
Wed, 03/08/06
It all sounds too familiar.
A feisty public agency describes a grand vision; a future where north and south transit arteries whisk commuters away from the gridlock of street grade traffic. The project will revitalize neighborhoods along…MORE
Help with Medicare plan
Wed, 03/01/06
Despite a lot of negative press, the Medicare Part D Prescription drug plan is helping many seniors who need assistance paying for their medications. Of course, the plan can't help you until you've done your homework. The first step for…MORE