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Burien City Council honors public workers, hears about International Public Market, considers moving meeting start time up & more
The Burien City Council began the meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024, by honoring Public Works Week and its essential workers. They then received a presentation on the feasibility of a new International Public Market in Burien or its neighboring cities. Public comments addressed concerns about road safety, questionable legal...
Why Zebra-Striped “Armadillos” Are Taking Over Washington State Roads
What Are The New Road Dividers On Washington State Highways?. It may seem strange, but don't be surprised if you start seeing more zebra-striped "armadillos" on Washington State roadways. A pilot program in Seattle has some drivers trying to figure out what the newly added bumpers are supposed to do...
This week in history: 24 years since Mount St. Helens erupted
Here's a look at some of the May historical events in the city and beyond, sourced from state history encyclopedia HistoryLink and local newspaper and agency archives.May 18, 1980: After months of blowing off steam, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people, blotting out the sun in Yakima and releasing one of the largest debris avalanches ever recorded, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.As the mountain blew, Washingtonians saw an apocalyptic landscape with ash and debris falling from the sky over 24 square miles."There was such a surreal feel to it all; it was like watching the end of the...
Proposed $1.45B Seattle transportation levy may expand before council vote
(The Center Square) – Members of the Seattle City Council continue discussing a possible $1.45 billion transportation levy, with potential for the levy to increase funding even more. Earlier this month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an updated transportation levy proposal that boosts the initial $1.35 billion eight-year levy to the current $1.45 billion levy to fund transportation projects prioritized by Seattleites. During Tuesday morning committee meeting centered on the...
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