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Westside Seattle – Stakeholders debate priorities for airport noise mitigation
Coverage of the June StART Meeting -
Neighbors of Sea-Tac Airport feel powerless over airport’s sweeping expansion plans
Neighbors of Sea-Tac Airport feel powerless over airport's sweeping expansion plans -
2017-04-07Westside Seattle, Vol. 99, No. 14
The April 7, 2017 edition of Westside Seattle, a neighborhood weekly serving Ballard, Burien/Highline, SeaTac, Des Moines, West Seattle, and White Center, features a front-page illustrated cartoon highlighting community concerns about aircraft noise over North SeaTac Park, with an inside story on Port noise complaints. The issue also covers local retail news, including Whole Foods canceling its planned West Seattle store and Amazon Fresh opening in Ballard. -
2015-01-28In ‘Mina’s’ Hands, Filiberto’s Restaurant Brought the Taste of Italy to Burien
A historical feature article about Filiberto’s Restaurant in Burien, Washington, focusing on ‘Mina’ and her role in bringing Italian cuisine to the community. The piece was written by Rob Clay and published in the Highline Times. It is part of a local history and food culture series covering the Burien area. -
2013-06-28
Highline schools approves negotiations to sell ex-Navos site to Burien
Over the objections of Burien resident Chestine Edgar, the Highline School Board voted June 26 to negotiate a sale of the former Navos mental health center site to the city of Burien. Burien wants to use a portion of the property to build a storm water facility for its Northeast Burien Redevelopment Area (NERA) project. -
North Ballard resident files claims against FAA for airplane noise
David Ortman keeps an eye on the sky File photo, Anne-Marije Rook This article has been updated with quotes from Perry Cooper, representing the Port of Seattle. We incorrectly said they could not be reached for comment; we apologize for the error. Airplane noise grinding your gears? You’re not the only one. A North Ballard -
2012-12-05
Port of Seattle Commission approves Century Agenda
Wed, 12/05/2012 Port of Seattle press release: The Port of Seattle Commission approved Wednesday, Dec. 5 an aggressive 25-year program that positions the Port as a leader to help create 100,000 new jobs in the region while reducing the Port’s environmental footprint. “We established bold, achievable goals for the Port and regional stakeholders in our -
Port has big Sea-Tac Airport plans for next 25 years
Two ironworkers shake hands after putting the final beam in place for Sea-Tac Airport’s consolidated rental car facility. The facility will open to the public on May 17. Port of Seattle photo SeaTac City Council members heard a presentation recently by Port commissioner John Creighton on the Port of Seattle’s Century Agenda. The agenda is -
SeaTac – From crime-ridden strip to safe city
CLICK ON PHOTO TO PLAY SLIDESHOW: The original SeaTac City Council poses for an official photo in 1990. In the back row, from left, are Terry Anderson, Julia Patterson, Kathy Gehring-Waters and Jeanne Masters. In the front row are Shirley Thompson, Frank Hansen and Joe Brennan. City of SeaTac photos Fri, 02/26/2010 The city of -
2008-01-27
City of Des Moines withdrawing from regional planning council
The Des Moines City Council is withdrawing its membership from the Puget Sound Regional Council as of July 1. Following a heated exchange, lawmakers voted 4-3 to withdraw from the organization that deals with transportation planning among other issues in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Councilman Scott Thomassen, Councilman Dave Kaplan, Councilman Ed Pena and