With the emergence of Coronavirus, we’ve noticed a great deal of Schadenfreude among airport activists across the world. Comments such as “It’s so quiet now. We should have an outbreak like this all the time!” The thing most residents forget is that we actually did twenty years ago. It was called ‘9/11’. If you look
A League of Quiet Skies Voters (LOQSV) public event at which Washington State Representative Mike Pellicciotti is introduced or speaking, as shown by the projected slide bearing the organization's logo and his name. Two people stand at a podium on stage before an audience, with the event being recorded on video camera.
2019-03-23
Flyer for the 33rd Legislative District 2019 Town Hall scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 10:00am–11:30am at LiUNA! Local 242 Labor Hall, 22323 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA. Featuring Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Mia Gregerson, and Representative Tina Orwall, with contact emails provided for each official.
Against the backdrop of a sharply divided Burien City Council, 34th District Democrats declined on Aug. 10 to endorse either Councilman Stephen Lamphear or his challenger, former Councilwoman Rose Clark. Both candidates appeared to receive the support of a majority of party members who voted; however, a two-thirds majority was required for an endorsement. Lamphear,
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1973-10-22
A 1973 Seattle Times article covers a King County Council race between Democratic incumbent King Lysen and Republican challenger Paul Barden, with both candidates divided on county issues including noise concerns near Seattle-Tacoma Airport. Lysen, representing County Council District 7, expressed concern about residents near the airport and the impact of county policies on property values and noise levels in the Puget Sound region. The race was expected to be closely contested, with the outcome likely to influence county policy on development and noise management near Sea-Tac.