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Overlook Walk, a new landmark on Seattle's Waterfront, set to open this week
SEATTLE — Overlook Walk, a new landmark along Seattle's Waterfront, is set to open to the public Friday. The elevated park is located where the Alaskan Way Viaduct between Pike Place Market and the Seattle Aquarium once stood. The new project is the first-ever pedestrian connection between downtown Seattle and the waterfront.
Washington, Oregon considering adding tolls for Interstate Bridge
SEATTLE — The Washington State Transportation Commission met with the Oregon Department of Transportation Tuesday to discuss tolls on the Interstate Bridge that connects the two states. The current bridge goes across the Columbia River. Programs are working to replace it due to aging. The two commissions laid out...
'Critical public service': City Council president wants to preserve funding for Seattle Channel
SEATTLE — Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson announced Wednesday she will work to preserve funding for the Seattle Channel after the mayor unveiled his proposed budget last week. Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed $8 billion 2025-2026 budget would reduce spending for the Seattle Channel by $1.6 million and eliminate...
How Washington schools are dealing with insufficient funding
Seattle Public Schools’ proposal to close several schools is a symptom of a larger issue affecting districts across Washington — funding districts rely on from the state is insufficient, especially in the wake of inflation.
Norse Home closure forces residents to find new places to live
SEATTLE — Residents of Norse Home in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood are scrambling to find new homes after it was announced last month the facility would close. "Real shock. None of us saw this coming," said Elizabeth Steele, who has lived at Norse Homes for three years. Steele said she's saddened at the thought of not seeing her close friends anymore because they'll likely all end up in different places.
Free Shredding Event in Des Moines on Wednesday, Oct. 16 will help you safely dispose of documents
Residents of Des Moines can take advantage of a free Shredding Event hosted by the Des Moines Senior Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Activity Center located at 2045 S. 216th Street (map below). This community service aims to provide a...
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