King County News, January 2009

City says new townhouse standards will improve neighborhoods, West Seattle Herald, Jan. 22
Port wants a cut of fishermen's bounty, Seattle P-I, Jan. 22
City says new townhouse standards will improve neighborhoods, West Seattle Herald, Jan. 22
Nickels stymied by tunnel, Seattle Times, Jan. 22
New Details on I-90 Light Rail Station, Seattle Central District News, 21
Tunnel could mean lost connection to Ballard, Interbay, Ballard News Tribune, Jan. 20
Viaduct's tunnel proposal depends on taxpayers who already said no, Seattle Times, Jan. 20
Tunnel: The ball is in the state's court, Ballard News Tribune, Jan. 20
The Viaduct decision's next step: tolling, Crosscut, Jan. 20
Look to the Narrows for real inspiration, The News Tribune, Jan. 19
A closer look at the new Husky Stadium, Seattle Examiner - Jan. 19
City still courting annexation, despite Bothell's interest, Bellevue Reporter, Jan. 17
Deep-bore tunnel promises a vibrant future for Seattle’s waterfront, Puget Sound Business Journal, Jan. 16
Bored tunnel to replace Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle Times, Jan. 16
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Complicated, visionary — a deep tunnel could work, Seattle Times, Jan. 16
Deep-bore tunnel promises a vibrant future for Seattle’s waterfront, Puget Sound Business Journal, Jan. 16
Feds may finance 40% of Seattle's Sound Transit light rail, SmartBrief, Jan. 16
US to finance 40 percent of light rail extension costs, Seattle P-I, Jan. 15
Sound Transit gets $813 million for rail to University District, PolitickerWA, Jan. 15
Guest Columnists: Climate the loser in tunnel choice, Seattle P-I, Jan. 15
Desperate times call for digging, Wenatchee World, Jan. 15
City task force offers ideas to make green building easier, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Jan. 15
A Seattle viaduct / 'Big Dig' comparison, Northwest Cable News, OR - Jan. 14
21st Century Viking: Does the tunnel cut Ballard out?, Ballard News Tribune, Jan. 14
Deep-Bored Tunnel Makes New Friends and Enemies, KUOW NPR, Jan. 14
Waterfront businesses worry about the tunnel plan, MyNorthwest.com, Seattle - Jan. 14
Tunnel Plan Angers, Disappoints Some, KPLU, Jan. 13
Alaskan Way Viaduct: May be best deal, Seattle P-I, Jan. 13
Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Gov. Gregoire picks tunnel for Seattle waterfront, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Fix is on for Viaduct, opposition files initiative to stop it, Seattle P-I, Jan. 13
Will Frank Chopp support a tunnel?, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Gregoire announces tunnel plans; car-tab taxes might help pay for it, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Opponents protest Seattle tunnel plan, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Officials proposing tunnel on Seattle waterfront, The Olympian, Jan. 13
Who'll pay? Another "Big Dig"? When will it open?, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
Residents split vote on Sound Transit, Sammamish Review, Jan. 13
Preserving our unique Northwest neighborhoods is everybody's business, Seattle Times, Jan. 13
City readies 520 Bridge recommendations for state, Seattle P-I, Jan. 12
Shoreline plan heads to council, Sammamish Review, Jan. 13
Renton City Council sends the Red Mill annexation to the Boundary ..., PNW Local News, Jan. 13
Opinion: What do we mean by affordable housing?, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Jan. 12
Sammamish City Council OKs a pair of consulting contracts, Sammamish Review, Jan. 12
Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement needs a bored tunnel to serve capacity and neighborhoods, Seattle Times, Jan. 9
Port will issue RFP for industrial projects on Interbay property, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Jan. 8
What's good for preservation is good for the greens, Crosscut, Jan. 8
City moving ahead on infrastructure for downtown, Bel-Red Corridor, Bellevue Reporter, Jan. 8
Viaduct - As messed up as ever, Seattle P-I, Jan. 7
Lawmakers ask governor to suspend Maury Island lease, The Olympian, Jan. 7
Ballard reps accuse pols of push for tunnel, Ballard News Tribune, Jan. 5
Light rail to roll this year in Seattle, Seattle P-I, Jan. 5
Sound Transit proposes Link fare structure, Progressive Rail Roading, WI - Jan. 5
Trail to nowhere?, Highline Times, Jan. 5
Mixed Use Development to Replace Yesler Terrace, Seattle Central District News, Jan. 4
Dozens protest Maury Island gravel mine expansion, Tri-City Herald, Jan. 2
Protesters block access to Maury Island mine, KING5.com, Jan. 2
Embarcadero, thy daughter is the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Seattle Times, Jan. 2
Tunnel option was disliked by nearly everybody, Seattle Times, Jan. 1
Viaduct tunnel idea rises again, Seattle Times, Jan. 1
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Recurring dream, Seattle P-I - Dec. 31
Forest service plans to clean up contaminated Snoqualmie Valley mine, SnoValley Star, Dec. 31
Gregoire delays viaduct verdict again, Seattle P-I - Dec. 30
One-upping the Choppaduct, Crosscut, Dec. 30
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Why close off the tunnel option?, Seattle Times, Dec. 30
SHA to build 103 units in Lake City, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Dec. 29

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King County News, December 2008

Alaskan Way Viaduct: Recurring dream, Seattle P-I - Dec. 31
Forest service plans to clean up contaminated Snoqualmie Valley mine, SnoValley Star, Dec. 31
Gregoire delays viaduct verdict again, Seattle P-I - Dec. 30
One-upping the Choppaduct, Crosscut, Dec. 30
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Why close off the tunnel option?, Seattle Times, Dec. 30
SHA to build 103 units in Lake City, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Dec. 29
Special interest groups press Gregoire on viaduct options, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
Seattle's vision of Northgate as urban center takes shape, Seattle Times, Dec. 26
King Electrical fined for dumping into storm drains, Seattle P-I, Dec. 20
County Council Calls For Streamlining County Permitting Process To Stimulate Housing Construction, Seattle Medium, Dec. 18
It's refi -- not buy -- in Seattle's housing market, Seattle P-I, Dec. 18
North Bend considers annexation, SnoValley Star, Dec. 17
Council approves incentive zoning for neighborhoods, Ballard News Tribune, Dec. 17
City Expands Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, KUOW NPR, Dec. 16
Mountlake Terrace may upzone center, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Dec. 15
Group: Magnolia sewage plant idea stinks, Seattle P-I, Dec. 13
Timber, but no homes, on 45,500-acre swath, Seattle P-I, Dec. 11
Homeowner appeals of tax valuations soar, Seattle P-I, Dec. 8
Real estate a sore point in Seattle area economy, Seattle P-I, Dec. 6
Seattle-area housing market continues to slow, Seattle P-I, Dec. 5
Housing slide opens city living to first-time buyers, Seattle P-I, Dec. 5
Meet the New Anti-NIMBY Face of Seattle's Neighborhood Movement, The Stranger, Dec. 3
No Parking Anytime: Condos being put up for bids at about half price, Seattle P-I, Dec. 2

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King County News, November 2008

Workers warn of problems at Brightwater, KOMO News, Nov. 24
Timeline is extended on Park Pointe land swap proposal, Issaquah Press, Nov. 22
At last, Sea-Tac's third runway is open for business, The News Tribune, Nov. 21
Cost for viaduct options revealed, Seattle P-I, Nov. 21
Costs released for 8 viaduct options: from $800M to $3.5B, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
Viaduct tunnel would cost $3.5 billion, Seattle P-I, Nov. 20
Commuter train idea for Seattle suburbs, The Columbian, Nov. 20
Eastside passenger railway would cost $1billion, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
As third Sea-Tac runway opens, some seek a fourth, Seattle Times, Nov. 20
Two Issaquah gas stations are on state cleanup list, Issaquah Press, Nov. 20
Danny Westneat: Green fever colors the future of roads, Seattle Times, Nov. 19
Alderwood mall owner is at risk of bankruptcy, Lynnwood Enterprise, Nov. 19
Galleries out, coffee in as downtown Kirkland’s retail mix shifts, PNW Local News, Nov. 18
“Unique place … unique time”: Tackling the Triangle’s future, West Seattle Blog, Nov. 18
Why not a bullet train for Vancouver-Seattle?
Any change to Viaduct will increase travel times, West Seattle Herald, Nov. 17
More transit coming, at least to Highline, Federal Way News, Nov. 17
A bridge argument to nowhere, Crosscut, Nov. 17
Debate continues as third runway opens, Highline Times, Nov. 17
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Costly alternatives, Seattle P-I, Nov. 17
The Bag Tax Rebellion, Crosscut, Nov. 15
Seattle homeowners warned to back off park propertyKING5.com, WA - Nov 14
Seattle fleets would feel impact if Pollock harvest reduced next year, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
The Waterfront Parkway's the best plan for replacing Seattle's crumbling viaduct, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
City looks to raise the price to park, Seattle Times, Nov. 14
Are elevated highways the best viaduct fix?, Seattle P-I, Nov. 13
Man seeks historic designation for aging viaduct, Seattle Times, Nov. 13
Third runway opponents see victory in concessions, Seattle P-I, Nov. 13
Seattle developer Greg Smith, Crosscut, Nov. 13
Developer Greg Smith may run for Seattle mayor, Crosscut, Nov. 12
Viaduct traffic, Seattle P-I, Nov. 12
Time to Beg for a Bike Rack, Seattle Weekly, Nov. 12
Change: In Federal Way, it’s up to us, PNW Local News, Nov. 12
Regulations will protect Issaquah’s drinking water, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
Ballard area developments under review, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 11
Parks, trails, gas station in land swap, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
21st Century Viking: Is Sound Transit 2 sound for Ballard?, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 11
Try This On: Variable Tolls for SR 520 And I-90 In 2010, Cascadia Prospectus, Nov. 11
City takes on global warming, Issaquah Press, Nov. 11
City urges steps to cut landslides, Seattle P-I, Nov. 10
520 tolls may only cover bridge, not other parts of highway, Seattle P-I, Nov. 10
Marysville dodges layoff bullet, Everett Daily Herald, Nov. 10
Affordable rents scarce around Burien Town Square, Highline Times, Nov. 10
Ballard’s Obermaier Machine Works site sold, Puget Sound Business Journal, Nov. 10
Extra transit service won’t start until at least June, The News Tribune, Nov. 8
Condominiums one-third sold, second Burien Town Square phase delayed, Highline Times, Nov. 8
Voters in Bellevue overwhelmingly approve parks levy, Eastside Business Journal, Nov. 8
Town centers are a new catalyst for small cities, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Nov. 7
West Seattle developments, West Seattle Herald, Nov. 6
Camden Park and company edge closer to annexation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 6
Ballard area developments under review, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 6
Camden Park and company edge closer to annexation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 6
Parks bond defeated, Sammamish Review, Nov. 5
Forced to move out: City tries to sweep away U-District ..., The Daily (UW), Nov. 5
Opportunity is knocking on the door, Woodinville Northwest News, Nov. 5
Nickelsville's Not What It Set Out to Be, Seattle Weekly, Nov. 5
Keep Lake Burien private, Highline Times, Nov. 4
Tree regulations are on the way, Issaquah Press, Nov. 4
Commissioners work to finish shoreline recommendation, Sammamish Review, Nov. 4
Viaduct update pushed back, Seattle P-I, Nov. 3
Viaduct is no longer sinking - for now, Ballard News Tribune, Nov. 3
Miscalculations take North Bend back to ULID drawing board, SnoValley Star, Nov. 3
ULI ranks Seattle top among real estate markets, Puget Sound Business Journal, Nov. 3
Opinion: Interbay's time has come, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Nov. 3
Tacoma fritters away valuable airport options, The News Tribune, Nov. 2

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King County News, October 2008

'Nickelsville' must move from U District church lot, KING 5, Oct. 31
Group adds to wildlife in the Snoqualmie Valley, SnoValley Star, Oct. 30
Vote for public good and urban future, Seattle P-I, Oct. 30
Seattle, it's lonely at the top of the real estate market, Crosscut, Oct. 29
Camden Park annexation progresses, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
Building regulations for Town Center delayed, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
The Seattle neighborhood summit you haven't heard about, Crosscut, Oct. 28
Building permits issued for new YWCA at Passage Point, Issaquah Press, Oct. 28
No Parking Anytime: Time no longer frozen on King Street Station ..., Seattle P-I, Oct. 28
Camden Park annexation progresses, Sammamish Review, Oct. 28
Historic Seaview tower could be demolished, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 27
Keep residents informed, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 27
Park for Lake Burien, Highline Times, Oct. 27
Stalled building projects blight neighborhoods, Yakima Herald, Oct. 27
North Delridge development: 2 sites to watch, West Seattle Blog, Oct. 26
City heads off Aldarra issue in EFR conflict, Sammamish Review, Oct. 22
Pike Place 'Shopping Center', Crosscut, Oct. 22
Sustainability in Seattle, YES! Magazine, Oct. 22
KC Council expects ‘heavy lifting’ after getting Sims ..., Woodinville Northwest News, Oct. 21
New townhome rules proposed, Ballard News Tribune, Oct. 20
Affordable housing proposal up for vote, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 15
Urban Growth area expands, Sammamish Review, Oct. 15
NIMBYs of the fighting Southeast!, Crosscut, Oct. 15
Expansion of Mount Si conservation area possible, SnoValley Star, Oct. 2
Hospital deal hits bump in the road, SnoValley Star, Oct. 2
How light rail drives Seattle neighborhood planning, Crosscut, Oct. 2
'Nickelsville' Has 72 Hours To Vacate Newest Location, KIRO TV, Oct. 2
State programs could expand local forest conservation areas, Issaquah Press, Oct. 1
$2.4 Million Grant To Benefit Rainier Beach And Cleveland, Seattle Medium, Oct. 1
Central Park could get turf field, Issaquah Press, Oct. 1
Tree regs to close loopholes, West Seattle Herald, Oct. 1

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King County News, September 2008

Developer picked for Tukwila Village, Highline Times, Sept. 30
Lake Burien residents oppose rezoning, Highline Times, Sept. 30
Way past time for action, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 30
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Craziest idea yet, Seattle P-I, Sept. 30
County Council OKs extra buses for Viaduct crunch, West Seattle Blog, Sept. 30
Sausage Links, total, complete bummer edition, Crosscut, Sept. 30
Review editorial, Sammamish Review, Sept. 30
“Turmoil,” “Fear,” & “Uncertainty” Bursting Seattle’s Bubble, Seattle Bubble, Sept. 30
Lake Burien residents oppose rezoning, Highline Times, Sept. 29
Seattle Times debunks Seattle Times' own position, Northwest Progressive Institute Blog, Sept. 29
Three advocates make the case for Sound Transit expansion, Crosscut, Sept. 29
Dioxin in soil? South Park takes finding in stride, Seattle P-I, Sept. 29
Don't let condo dues catch you by surprise, Seattle P-I, Sept. 29
Opinion: Does Seattle have too much single-family zoning?, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Sept. 29
Filtration system would clean up polluted runoff, Seattle P-I, Sept. 28
Green Lake: Retract the invite, Seattle P-I, Sept. 28
The Feminine Viaduct, Belltown Messenger, Sept. 27
City backed viaduct and transit lobbying, complaint says, Seattle P-I, Sept. 26
Sea-Tac's third runway set to open after years of delay, Seattle Times, Sept. 26
"Choppway" plan for Alaskan Way Viaduct unveiled, Seattle Times, Sept. 26
Development deal reached for "Donut Hole" in Maple Valley, Seattle Times, Sept. 26
Deadline passes for 'Nickelsville', Seattle Times, Sept. 26
Viaduct details won't be known until after election, Seattle P-I, Sept. 26
New Details Released About 2 Viaduct Replacement Options, KIRO TV, Sept. 26
Alaskan Way Viaduct: Three more updates, West Seattle Blog, Sept. 26
5 principles for renewing Seattle’s waterfront, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Sept. 25
Seattle home sales plummet 41% from a year ago, Seattle P-I, Sept. 25
Viaduct future: First data on “scenarios” to be released tomorrow, West Seattle Blog, Sept. 24
Grant gives King County, two cities $50.5 million for public housing, The News Tribune, Sept. 24
Auto Immune, The Stranger, Sept. 24
Microsoft Expands Employee Bus Service, Seattle P-I, Sept. 24
Mayor Marchione outlines the rise of Redmond, Redmond Reporter, Sept. 24
City legislation would tighten townhouse review, Ballard News Tribune, Sept. 23
Seattle Housing: Building justice, Seattle P-I, Sept. 23
City endorses regional affordable housing strategies, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
City receives expanded bus service, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
Study predicts major revisions to I-90 interchanges, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
Beach plans start, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
Editorial: Affordable Housing, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
City approves 3 contracts, Sammamish Review, Sept. 23
Campaign for Affordable Bank Accounts, KPLU, Seattle P-I, Sept. 23
Portland, Ore., tops sustainable cities list; Seattle third, Christian Science-Monitor, Sept. 22
Architecture out, "built environments" in at UW, Seattle P-I, Sept. 22
Details: New vision for coordinating Junction development, West Seattle Blog, Sept. 22
Homeless settle into 'Nickelsville', Seattle P-I, Sept. 23
"Nickelsville" springs up in Highland Park, Seattle Times, Sept. 23
Developer's support pledged at Goodwill hearing, Seattle P-I, Sept. 22
Spot Returning Salmon in Redmond, Eastside Business Journal, Sept. 22
Editorial: Seattle Cafes: Switching menus, Seattle P-I, Sept. 21
Plan updates move to full council, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 21
King County housing projects get boost from the feds, Seattle P-I, Sept. 21
Seattle business leaders look beyond tough times, Seattle Times, Sept. 20
What's a more likely scenario with Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct?, PolitickerWA, Sept. 19
Parking Spots Transformed Into Parks, KIRO, Sept. 19, 2008
Port of Seattle pays $10000 for dredging mistake, Seattle Times, Sept. 19
Redevelopment of Fort Lawton, KUOW NPR, Sept. 19
King Co., Sound Transit to add 12 hybrid buses, Seattle P-I, Sept. 19
Seattle recycling more commercial food waste, Seattle P-I, Sept. 19
Charles Royer & Greg Smith: Give waterfront back to the people, Seattle P-I, Sept. 18
Seattle's growth projection reflects a city pushing limits, Seattle P-I, Sept. 18
This just in! Yet another Viaduct solution!, Crosscut, Sept. 18
Anglers upset over hatchery changes, SnoValley Star, Sept. 18
Editorial: Tokul Creek Hatchery closure needs explaining, SnoValley Star, Sept. 18
District recalculates impact fees, SnoValley Star, Sept. 18
Fort Lawton plan near final stage, Queen Anne News, Sept. 18
Nickels Calls For Plan To Create More Workforce Housing, Seattle Medium, Sept. 18
City holds public meetings about Sammamish Landing, Sammamish Review, Sept. 17
The more the merrier?, Sammamish Review, Sept. 17
Do Schools Need Sewers?, Seattle Weekly, Sept. 17
South Lake Union's profile on the rise?, Seattle Times, Sept. 17
Could a convention center work at Seattle Center?, Crosscut, Sept. 17
Is it legal for bikers 'riding the line' of bike lanes?, Seattle P-I, Sept. 16, 2008
Opinion: We recycle cans and bottles, why not buildings?, Seattle Times, Sept. 16
Seattle's 20-cent plastic-bag fee on hold until citywide vote, likely next August, Seattle Times, Sept. 16
Water taxi traffic up 9 percent in August, Seattle P-I, Sept. 16
More routes, more service for Metro, Seattle P-I, Sept. 16
Parking program under review, Ballard News Tribune, Sept. 16
Incentive zoning plan going to council, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 15
Code change would address bad design, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 15
Plan updates move to full council, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 15
Transit projects will spark delays, congestion, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 15
Dykeman center asks for Lake Burien rezoning, Highline Times, Sept. 15
Advocates mobilize to fight affordable housing crisis, Seattle P-I, Sept. 15
Opinion: Land use laws should reflect today's reality, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Sept. 15
City's bike plan has more than commuters in mind, Seattle P-I, Sept. 15
Seattle-area foreclosures soar, Seattle P-I, Sept. 12
Toxic dioxins found in South Park dirt, Seattle P-I, Sept. 12
The Nuke Building could get nuked, Crosscut, Sept. 12
Drugs affect more drinking water; Seattle tests clean, KOMO, Sept. 11
Open House Viaduct Meetings Starting, KIRO, Sept. 11
The freaky economics of a ride to Sea-Tac Airport, Crosscut, Sept. 11
Creating 'people places', Crosscut, Sept. 11
State promises more buses, West Seattle Herald.com, Sept. 11
Plan balances neighborhoods, growth, Seattle P-I, Sept. 11
House values drop by double digits, Seattle P-I, Sept. 10
New economic development director has ideas for Shoreline, Shoreline/LFP Enterprise, Sept. 10
Lawsuit filed over proposed gravel mine expansion, Seattle P-I, Sept. 10
Council approves contracts, Sammamish Review, Sept. 10
Sammamish gets lakeside property, Sammamish Review, Sept. 10
Impact fee plan raises eyebrows, Snoqualmie Valley Record, Sept. 10
Innovative vacation-home style sells despite market woes, Seattle P-I, Sept. 9
Chop, chop, Crosscut, Sept. 9
University of the Future, Seattle U. Mag., Sept. 9
City reviews residential parking zone policy, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 9
Opinions sought on viaduct, Seattle P-I, Sept. 10
City reviews residential parking zone policy, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 10
$8.6 million to finish "Missing Link", Ballard Herald, Sept. 9
City unveils campaign to entice businesses to invest in Federal Way, Federal Way News, Sept. 8
Rossi's transportation plan could hit major money snag, Seattle Times, Sept. 8
Getting There: Green mat tells drivers to look out for cyclists, Seattle P-I, Sept. 8
There's sudden movement in updating Seattle neighborhood plans, Crosscut, Sept. 7
Business mag recognizes Kirkland businesses for fast growth, Kirkland Reporter, Sept. 5
Editorial: Alaskan Way Viaduct: Bus by bus, Seattle P-I, Sept. 3
City To Redevelop Chubby & Tubby Site In Southeast Seattle, Seattle Medium, Sept. 3
Op-Ed - West Seattle needs mass transit now, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 3
Op-Ed - Ballard needs mass transit now, West Seattle Herald, Sept. 2
Bus service to be beefed up during Viaduct work, Seattle P-I, Sept. 2
Broken rules could benefit neighborhoods, Seattle P-I, Sept. 1

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King County News, August 2008

It's the Seattle way; use a bag, pay for it, Seattle P-I, Aug. 30
Extreme Seattle, Crosscut, Aug. 27
Coming Down, The Stranger, Aug. 27
Junction development could harm business, West Seattle Herald, Aug. 26
Control of megahouses considered by Council, West Seattle Herald, Aug. 26
Megahouse ordinance to be debated, Ballard Herald, Aug. 25
Mercer Island's new park-and-ride garage already full, Seattle Times, Aug. 25
Redmond, residents discuss proposed changes to temporary land uses, PNW Local News, Aug. 25
Donalisa demolished; Bryant land to redevelop New possibilities for north Renton, Renton Reporter, Aug. 23
Making Seattle's streets a bit safer, Seattle P-I, Aug. 22
Sammamish Plateau Water District files to intervene in Issaquah DOE appeal, Sammamish Reporter, Aug. 21
In the beginning, there is a design review board, Queen Anne News, Aug. 21
More to building in the city than thought, Queen Anne News, Aug. 21
Renton fills in Boeing spaces with shops, apartments, Puget Sound Business Journal, Aug. 21
Eastside Rail Now envisions elegant moving sidewalks for downtown Bellevue, Bellevue Reporter, Aug. 16
The best-laid plans: How neighborhoods have fared, Crosscut, Aug. 14
A neighborhood focus on light rail, Seattle P-I, Aug. 13
Editorial: Transportation: Realistic tolling, Seattle P-I, Aug. 13
Seattle Council: Toll 520 and I-90 in 2010, MyNorthwest.com, Aug. 13
Trash gets pricier in Seattle, Seattle P-I, Aug. 12
Opinion: There's no magic formula to get affordable housing, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Aug. 10

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Citizens' Alliance For Property Rights v. Sims, Ct. of Appeals Div. I Case No. 59416-8 (July 7, 2008)

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King County News, July 2008

The viaduct: Change or preserve?, Seattle P-I, July 22
Presto! A Seattle parks levy!, Crosscut, July 22
Two-way Mercer draws fire, Ballard News-Tribune, July 21
Inspiration for the 'new' Issaquah, Issaquah Press, July 21
Developers changing their tune regarding Symphony development timeline, Federal Way News, July 21
Old Denny site at issue in Westwood, West Seattle Herald, July 21
Neighbor groups split over density disputes, Seattle P-I, July 20
Editorial: Portland vs. Seattle, The Oregonian, July 20
Alki Community Council meeting: New “street end” park, and more, West Seattle Blog, July 18
Opinion: Sound Transit's Eastside plan is flawed, Bellevue Reporter, July 18
Cost of Sound Transit's light-rail tunnel now at nearly $2 billion, Seattle Times, July 18
Tunnel-drilling risks may push up light rail budget, Seattle P-I, July 17
North bend debates responsibility of mini-parks, SnoValley Star, July 17
Townhouses, again: An approval, and a viewpoint, West Seattle Blog, July 17
Tour inspires ideas for Central Issaquah Plan, Issaquah Reporter, July 17
Gregoire, Rossi disagree on how to expand 520 bridge, KING5, July 17
Pike Place Marketeering, Seattle Weekly, July 15
Property-tax increase for Pike Place Market upgrades added to ballot, Seattle Times, July 15
Sidewalk cafe rules to be streamlined, Ballard News-Tribune, July 14
Tax breaks are granted in SeaTac, Highline Times, July 13
Housing nixed at Lora Lake, Highline Times, July 13
Builder: My townhomes are what mayor ordered, KOMO TV, July 13
City Council delves into light rail ideas, Bellevue Reporter, July 12
Fields & Co. restaurant at Auburn Transit Station looks to open, Auburn Reporter, July 12
Auburn's Sunbreak Cafe suffers heartbreak: Land transfer looms, Auburn Reporter, July 12
Our cultural amnesia, Crosscut, July 12
Bellevue moves forward with new parks levy, Bellevue Reporter, July 12
A design-savvy city defined, Crosscut, July 11
Little boxes, crammed together, Crosscut, July 11
Paccar buys more property, but won't say why, Puget Sound Business Journal, July 11
Central Market will anchor High Streets development, Issaquah Reporter, July 11
Old Chubby & Tubby building will be torn down for apartments, Seattle P-I, July 11
Eastside cities, Indian tribes reach deal on Lake Tapps water, Seattle Times, July 10
Light rail change pondered, Seattle P-I, July 10
Landmarking Now a Ninth Viaduct Option?, Seattle Weekly, July 10
Keeping the viaduct off the road to oblivion, Seattle P-I, July 10
Last stand for the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Crosscut, July 9
“Micropermitting” critic says zoning proposal doesn’t go far enough, West Seattle Blog, July 10
Bellevue City Council to consider new round of “megahouse” regs, Bellevue Reporter, July 10
Demolition projects planned, Queen Anne News, July 10
County's dilemma: Cut trees or lose federal funds, Seattle P-I, July 10
County could take setback on land use to state high court, The News Tribune, July 9
Grocery bag fee proposal gets warm reception, Seattle P-I, July 9
King County fined for sewage spill, Seattle P-I, July 9
Opinion: Growth can be an opportunity to create livable neighborhoods, Seattle Times, July 8
Port takes step to sell Pier 48 to the state, Seattle Times, July 8
Seattle mayor wants design review for all town homes, Seattle Times, July 8
Seattle Shopping Mall Evolves into a Mixed-Use Village, Green Building Elements, July 8
The Rose City blooms while the Emerald City fades, Crosscut, July 7
City tries to track streetcar desire, Seattle P-I, July 7
Editorial: Stopping road ruts and rot, West Seattle Herald, July 7
Tax break said to spur affordability of housing, Ballard News-Tribune, July 7
More commuters pedaling to work, Seattle Times, July 6
RiverWalk a burst of nature in Redmond, Seattle Times, July 5
25-cent Metro fare increase proposed, Seattle Times, July 3
Retiming traffic lights should help improve downtown traffic flow, Seattle P-I, July 3
Maury Island mine gets go-ahead from feds, Seattle P-I, July 3
Auburn's Cowgirls Espresso gets to keep gimmick, but city will be watching, Auburn Reporter, July 2
City survey says permitting process improved, Sammamish Review, July 2
Planners propose municipal, critical areas code changes, Sammamish Review, July 2
Group Health has buyer for Overlake campus, Bellevue Reporter, July 2
Pie in the Sky, The Stranger, July 2
Three SR 520 bridge designs debated, The Daily (UW), July 1
City to hold public meetings on four new streetcar lines, Seattle P-I, July 1
One option for viaduct would cost hundreds of parking spots, Seattle P-I, July 1

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King County News, June 2008

City Council Reviews Pike Place Improvements Plan, KUOW 94.9 FM, June 24
Viaduct meeting will consider options for replacing structure, Seattle P-I, June 24
Viaduct settling stopped, Ballard News-Tribune, June 24
Schools say they will work with neighbors on Denny, White Center News, June 24
Ferry system shelves plans to expand Colman Dock, Seattle P-I, June 23
Seattle's South Park Bridge falling apart, KING 5, June 23
Drive to restore wood grandstands in Des Moines, Highline Times, June 23
Tale of two construction sectors — one still booms, the other doesn't, Seattle Times, June 22
Viaduct stabilized, state says, The News Tribune, June 21
City issues permit to raze Ballard Denny's landmark, Seattle P-I, June 20
Brodeur: Growth without the niceties, Seattle Times, June 20
Viaduct sinks a little bit more, Seattle P-I, June 20
Will downtown bike improvements be enough?, Seattle P-I Blog, June 19
So, Seattle: So you need 4 more streetcar lines?, Seattle P-I Blog, June 19
Meeting set on 520 bridge progress, Bellevue Reporter, June 19
Plan to offer tax breaks for developers under fire, KING5, June 18
The Future of Yesler Terrace Public Forum To Be Held June 28, Seattle Medium, June 18
North Bend to get 200-plus acre Tollgate Farm, Sno Valley Star, June 18
Editorial: Town Center decision deserved citizen input, Sammamish Review, June 18
City plans for tough choices, Sammamish Review, June 18
Bigger than a hamlet, Ballard News Tribune, June 18
Community Transit to raise fares as much as 75 cents, Seattle Times, June 18
Could Kirkland's Parkplace go up to 11 stories?, PNW Local News, June 18
Council may put park funds on ballot, Bellevue Reporter, June 18
Opinion: Putting the "rapid" in 520 transit, Seattle Times, June 17
Too cozy with developers? The problems with Seattle's planning department, Crosscut, June 17
Seattle gets international recognition from Sustainable Cities Awards, Washington CEO, June 17
Planners see new proposals for south downtown, White Center News, June 16
Potential park levy: What’s proposed in it for West Seattle, West Seattle Blog, June 15
Sammamish man creates 'space' for home business owners, Redmond Reporter, June 14
Kirkland redevelopment spurs plenty of comment at hearing, Seattle Times, June 14
Hang with Town Center Plan, Sammamish, PNW Local News, June 13
Prizes to lure downtown Bellevue residents out of cars, Eastside Business Journal, June 12
North Bend council approves ULID No. 6 expansion, Sno Valley Star, June 12
A grand plan for Duwamish neighbors, Seattle P-I, June 9
Ravenna Creek cleanup a dirty job, Seattle P-I, June 8
Bellevue is growing up - and up, Seattle P-I, June 7
County crews wade in to clean Ravenna Creek sewage, Seattle P-I, June 7
Swipe at city pollution leads owner of marina to lawsuit, Seattle P-I, June 7
Sammamish council OKs more space for planned central business district, Seattle Times, June 5
Ballard Locks to be closed Tuesday in effort to protect salmon, Seattle Times, June 5
Sammamish council backs more office, retail space for Town Center, Seattle Times, June 4
Sammamish Council ups commercial space in Town Center Plan, Sammamish Reporter, June 4
King County Metro dealing with deficit caused by high gas prices, Seattle P-I, June 4
Townhomes don't have to be ugly, Seattle P-I June 4
City has no plans for new strip club rules, Seattle P-I, June 3
South Lake Union reaches for the sky, Seattle P-I, June 3
Port of Seattle OKs removal of contamination at future airport rental car facility, Seattle P-I, June 3
Guest Column: Solve the Alaskan Way riddle with multidimensional thinking, Seattle Times, June 2
County advised to beef up land protections, Seattle P-I, June 2
Blog: "Mixing zones" = loophole permitting Puget Sound pollution, report says, Seattle P-I, June 2
What should be in a new parks levy? Alki crowd has its say, West Seattle Blog, June 2A push for taller South Lake Union buildings, Seattle P-I, June 2

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