Kebero Court opens at Yesler Terrace
Kebero Court, the first new residential building opened as part of Seattle Housing Authority’s Yesler Terrace redevelopment of 30 acres near downtown Seattle, has started accepting residents.
Seattle shoreline program approved
Seattle’s program will result in the balanced management of nearly 100 miles of marine, lake and estuarine shorelines throughout the city. The city’s locally tailored program is designed to minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate areas for water-oriented uses, and protect the public’s right to enjoy shorelines areas.
Public agencies join forces to protect, enhance native wildlife
Clark County will begin maintaining prime wildlife habitat east of Lake River near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge after taking title to the property following formal approval by the Board of County Councilors on May 26.
Assessment notices to reflect property values rising as of January
Those trends are reflected in annual Notice of Value statements set for mailing this week. The notices report market values as of Jan. 1, 2015, as required by state law. Values for 2015 will be one factor in calculating property taxes for 2016
Guided tours to showcase local water, nature trails June 6 and 20
Three upcoming events offer special opportunities to enjoy scenic beauty and celebrate Legacy Lands’ 30th anniversary in Clark County.
City moves in Nextdoor
Responding to requests from residents, the city will start using the popular social network for neighborhoods Nextdoor on Monday, June 1, as another way to communicate with residents
Expanded Metro bus service will help relieve overcrowding in Seattle
King County Metro on Saturday will begin providing additional transit service that will reduce overcrowding, In Seattle, where voters approved Proposition 1 in November, there will be an additional 110,000 hours of bus service on 53 routes, followed by another 113,000 hours in September. In Burien and Mercer Island, new flexible shuttle service will meet the specific needs of local communities.
House Passes Biennial Transportation Budget
With a bipartisan 74-20 vote, the House of Representatives passed a 2015-17 transportation budget that has been agreed to by the Senate. The maintenance level budget continues the work already in progress on projects across the state.
State announces $1.6 million in public infrastructure project investments in Cowlitz, Okanogan, Skamania, and...
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $1,672,500 in grants and loans for infrastructure development and economic feasibility studies targeting business growth and job creation in the Port of Woodland, Town of Twisp, Port of Douglas County and the City of Lynden.
Councilmember Burgess Advances Tenant Protection Proposal, Affordable Housing Preservation Proposal
Council President Tim Burgess announced today he will advance two separate pieces of legislation that protect tenants and seek to preserve affordable housing.
Restoring Cities and Nature: Architect Frank Harmon To Address AIA Seattle
Raleigh architect and educator Frank Harmon, FAIA, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Residential Design Forum presented by the American Institute of Architects Seattle, WA., chapter (AIA Seattle) on Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Fire Marshal presents tips to protect families, homes, property
Experts are predicting an early start to the grass and forest fire season. Meanwhile, Clark County Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway is urging homeowners to take simple steps to prevent injuries and damage.
Seattle: no plans to change water rates due to drought, conservation
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) said today there are no plans at this time to raise drinking water rates in the event conservation efforts, prompted by a statewide drought, cause a decline in Utility revenues.
Norton Honors Fallen D.C. Firefighter, Lt. Kevin McRae, at Funeral Service
United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the return of an indictment charging David W. Griffin (44, Lutz) with one count of mail fraud, nine counts of bankruptcy fraud, two counts of making a false statement under oath during a bankruptcy proceeding, and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the mail fraud charge, and up to five years on each of the bankruptcy fraud and false statement charges
EPA, Seattle truck repair firm settle water pollution case
Western Peterbilt, LLC, a Seattle truck sales and repair shop, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stemming from violations of the federal Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to pay $129,000 penalty for allowing both process wastewater and polluted stormwater to be discharged to the Seattle stormwater system without a permit.
EPA, Seattle truck repair firm settle water pollution case
Western Peterbilt, LLC, a Seattle truck sales and repair shop, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stemming from violations of the federal Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, the company has agreed to pay $129,000 penalty for allowing both process wastewater and polluted stormwater to be discharged to the Seattle stormwater system without a permit.
Wyman awards Seahawks a Medallion for public service
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman has presented the Seattle Seahawks a special medallion for exceptional public service through its charitable and community-building efforts.
Levelok Celebrates 20 Years of Ladder Safety
President and CEO, Phillip Lanzafame, says the future holds even more promise. “In just the past few months, we have secured another new product approval in 2 of the leading USA telecommunications organizations, Verizon and Cox Communications.” This adds to the growing list of Levelok products now used by hundreds of utilities across the globe
Councilmember Godden’s Statement on Sisley Property Review
Councilmember Jean Godden today issued the following statement in response to Mayor Murray's directive that the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Planning & Development begin a 60-day review of options for the Sisley properties in the Roosevelt neighborhood:
County seeks volunteers to serve on Clean Water Commission
The county manger is calling for applications, nominations and recommendations for volunteers to serve on the county’s Clean Water Commission, filling an unexpired term that ends Dec. 31, 2016.
