September 2006

How much is a waterfront tunnel worth? The governor's blue ribbon panel has studied the financing alternatives for the two options (see cover story) and says such plans - building a new viaduct or a tunnel, are reasonable. What's unreasonable is spending Ballard's tax dollars on a tunnel we get nothing from. Ignoring a plan to replace the viaduct - a plan we can already pay for - with a tunnel that costs at least $1 billion more, largely to provide amenities downtown, is a boon to people who live there.

No. 06-4-01179-9SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the Estate WILLIAM C.

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-03977-4SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

In the matter of the estate of: PAULA A. HOLDEN, Deceased.

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

IN AND FOR

THE COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-04841-2SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030

In the matter of the estate of: MAGNE HAGEN, Deceased.

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

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COUNTY OF KING

NO: 06-4-02514-5SEA

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

CLERK'S ACTION REQUIRED

In the matter of the estate of: THORE A. NESS, Deceased.

COUNTY OF KING

NO. 06-4-04808-1SEA

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

In the matter of the estate of: GEORGE WARD LINDSAY, Deceased.

The personal representative named below has been appointed personal representative of this estate.

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KING COUNTY

NO: 06-4-04951-6SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

In the matter of the estate of: DORRIS LORINE AMBLER, Deceased.

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

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KING COUNTY

NO: 06-4-04950-8SEA

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)

In the matter of the estate of: KATHRYN CRAGGS WICK, Deceased.

THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NAMED BELOW has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

An independent review panel chastised and applauded the Washington State Department of Transportation for its plans for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

The panel determined there is enough money to build a basic tunnel or a basic new viaduct but warned officials they're being overly optimistic about construction costs and how much money to expect the federal government to contribute to rebuild not only the Alaskan Way Viaduct, but also the 520 Bridge and its connections to I-5 and I-405.

Afterward Governor Christine Gregoire called on state transportation planners to u

Road crews on Ballard Avenue will be a common site for the next few weeks as the city of Seattle makes repairs to fractured sidewalks along the historic shopping district. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has begun making the repairs along the 5400 block of Ballard Avenue Northwest from Northwest Market Street to 22nd Avenue Northwest.

Crews will work from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.