Next week the Seattle City Council will vote on new legislation that would pave the way for more sidewalk cafes in the city by simplifying the application process for businesses looking to construct outdoor seating, which, some worry, could reduce the opportunity for public input.
The sidewalk caf
Governor Christine Gregoire addressed a packed Twin Lakes Country Club during the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce's monthly membership luncheon last Wednesday, September 3. The governor took a few jabs at her opponent's attack ads, while reassuring the large group of Federal Way's business community that Washington's economy remains strong. After the governor's speech, the Chamber held a debate among the candidates for state representative positions.
A campaign to attract new businesses to Federal Way, whether by relocation, expansion or establishment of satellite offices in the city, launched September.
1. Federal Way officers arrived at the scene of a possible suicide attempt at the View at the Lake Apartment complex located on the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South. When the police pulled into the apartment complex, they witnessed the suicidal subject pull away in a vehicle. The subject was driving very fast, the report stated. Officers caught up with the subject at the Great Floors parking lot nearby. When they approached the subject, the officers observed serveral cuts on both of his wrists. The officers determined that the cuts looked self-inflicted and intentional.
Too much time on my hands...
The music group, Styx, sings it, and Auburn’s offense cradled its lyrical meaning perfectly, holding onto the football for way more time of possession than Federal Way in a 21-14 win for the Trojans at Federal Way Memorial Thursday.
“They were far more successful with the run than I liked,” said Eagles head coach John Meagher.
As far as being competitive, the Thomas Jefferson Raiders weren’t much to the visiting Tahoma Bears, who lit up the home team, 58-32, with the score 42-0 by halftime in an opening South Puget Sound League North Division football game played at Federal Way Stadium Friday night.
Anything good to say after this one with a score like that first half?
“Anything good,” said Raiders head coach, Dean Peck, repeating the words of questioning. “ Hmm. (pause).
Sept. 12
Puyallup at Decatur, 7 p.m.
Beamer at Graham-Kapowsin, 7 p.m.
Sept. 13
Em. Ridge at Federal Way, 7 p.m.
TJ at Kentridge, 7 p.m.
Sept. 19
Beamer at Aub.-Riv., 7 p.m.
Kentridge at Federal Way, 7 p.m.
Decatur at Spanaway Lake, 7 p.m.
School is starting again and for some of our readers this will mean that their children are off to "middle school." Caution, this is a major risk to your child!
I would like to offer some serious advice about this most important time in your children's lives.
You probably have already been invited to a evening session where the Principal, well meaning, will exude excitement about the possibilities for your child in this coming year.
Two men shot
Sept. 4-Two men were shot in a North Highline apartment complex parking lot.
The incident happened in the 12200 block of Ambaum Boulevard Southwest at about 8:30 p.m.
According to witnesses, a man in a vehicle pulled into the parking lot and began arguing with three men there. The suspect then shot two of them before speeding off.
The victims were taken to Harborview Medical Center where they were listed in serious condition.
