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Four of the candidates running for Port of Seattle commissioner in the Nov. 8 general election agreed at a Des Moines candidate's forum last week that the Port's performance has been "unsatisfactory."
Speaking at the Oct.
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A citizen initiated rezoning for townhouse development along Pacific Highway south of South 260th Street could increase congestion for Des Moines drivers if approved, city council members were told Oct. 13.
A large public response to the proposed development and unanswered questions about its impact prompted lawmakers to extend last week's public hearing to Nov.
Times/News Correspondent
The Des Moines City Council approved on Oct.
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Des Moines council candidate Ed Pina said at a candidate's forum last week that, if elected, he will give budget priority to critical city services such as police and street improvements.
The former planning commission member spoke at the Oct.
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SeaTac lawmakers decided Oct. 11 to replace a controversial 1997 agreement between the city of SeaTac and the Port of Seattle with a new 10-year pact.
In the 1997 Interlocal Agreement (ILA), the city agreed not to oppose the Port's plans to build a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport.
The Port operates the airport.
In return, the Port set up a $10 million community mitigation fund for the city.
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As expected, Highline School Board members voted Oct. 12 to place a $148 million capital facilities bond measure before voters on March 14.
The board is expected to approve the final ballot wording for the measure Oct. 26 or Nov.
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Around Halloween, my thoughts wander down to Des Moines.
Des Moines used to be the home of the Scare House, which brought autumn thrill seekers into the Waterland City.
Invoking Des Moines' nickname reminds me of the Waterland Festival, which attracted the summer crowds.
Things are scary now in Des Moines, but it doesn't have much to do with the departure of the Halloween house or the giant summer festival.
In fact, bygone Waterland Festivals with the grand parade and marina carnival might have contributed to today's scary times
Special to the Times/News
People need to feel safe for any community to develop and prosper. Everything begins with public safety.
In some professions an option to not complete a task is as simple as declaring, "No troops. No time."
For police and firefighters there is no such consideration. They must respond now - and fast.
Pro instruction offered
Local tennis professional Steve Walters again offers area tennis lessons at outdoor locations this summer. Walters, certifed Pro 1 by the United States Professional Tennis Association since 1986, has coached at some of the world's top tennis resorts and academies in Florida, Caifornia, Texas and Canada. Also he traveled on the men's professional tour, including the 1988 U.S. Open, as a traveling coach for world-ranked pros and nationally-ranked juniors.
As a player, Walters has been ranked No.
Volleyball
Highline 3, Lindbergh 0
The Pirates outdistanced Lindbergh, 25-17, 25-17, 25-19, in Seamount League action Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Catie Vigen scored eight kills, two aces and three blocks as Vila Eneliko racked up four kills and two aces. Rachel Johnston had eight kills and three digs, Nellie Tuilemotu 12 assists and Ashley Vaughn 18 assists.
Sequim 3, SCS 1
Sequim scored a 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 25-16 victory over Seattle Christian.
