Category : History(243)

ROBIN M. TOWNE AND ASSOCIATESJ INC. (RMTA)J IN ASSOCIATION WITH MANACOUSTICS AND NOISEJ INC. (MAN)J BOTH FIRMS OF SEATTLEJ WASHINGTONJ HAVE BEEN RETAINED BY THE PORT OF SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY TO CONDUCT THE NOISE EXPOSURE PORTION OF THE SEA-TAC COMMUNITIES PLAN. THE PRIMARY DIVISION OF WORK CONSISTSJ IN GENERALJ OF ROBIN M. TOWNE AND

A April 15, 1973 edition of The Seattle Times covers several local and state stories, including the passage of a controversial 'small-loans' bill in the Washington State Legislature despite strong opposition from organized labor, and a proposed move to create a new Evergreen County by separating suburban areas of King County from Seattle's urban core. The paper also includes local news on topics ranging from a cow-chip throwing contest to an auto club tree-planting initiative, along with retail advertisements typical of the era.

A 1973 Seattle Times editorial argues that King County voters were right to reject a proposed change to the Seattle Port Commission's structure, warning that the port's noise-abatement and management record near Sea-Tac Airport would not improve under the new arrangement. The piece contends that the commission, as currently constituted, is more responsive to constituents and that the proposed restructuring would not adequately address jet-aircraft noise complaints from surrounding communities. Voters are urged to maintain the existing commission structure rather than gamble on an unproven alternative.

Neighbors of Seattle-Tacoma Airport expressed support for a proposed port setup, with a spokeswoman stating her backing for the Seattle Commission's position opposing House Bill 319, which would have changed how airport-area County Council districts were elected. The Port Commission and King County Council had consulted with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding a $100,000 study to determine how to address airport noise and pollution affecting nearby residents. A Zone Three Committee was formed to represent airport-area residents and push for more responsive local governance on noise-related issues.

SB 2499 sponsored by Gordon Herr. D., Seattle. HB 521 has bipartisan sponsorship. DemocratsInclude Robert Gaines and Frank Warake. both Auburn, and Georgette Vaile, Seattle. Republicans are Paul Barden. Seattle, and John E. Cunningham. Zenith. Evergreen would have an estimated population of 200.606, which would make it a first class county, and another 10,006 would