Snow removal is big effort for Tukwila's crews | Chuck Parrish
This past January, snow and ice was a problem for everyone. The evidence is that most residents were happy with the efforts of our Department of Public Works (DPW) to keep the streets clear and safe given the circumstances; others have questioned why some areas receive attention and others do not.
April 26, 2012
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Tukwila school superintendent must get fair appraisal | Our view
The racial-discrimination charges against Tukwila Superintendent Ethelda Burke seem damning. But they are just that – charges. No guilt has been assigned to those charges nor has Burke, at least publicly, had a chance to explain her side of the racially charged allegations.
April 26, 2012
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Peggy McCarthy hired as Tukwila Finance Director
Last Monday, March 26, Peggy McCarthy was appointed as our new finance director. Peggy has been a resident of Tukwila almost all of her life. Her parents are Helen and Eugene (Gene) Ives. Gene has passed. Helen is doing well. Gene served as a Tukwila council member for many years in the mid to late...
Thanks, Tuwkila, for support
On Feb. 14, Tukwila voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 1, Replacement of the Expiring School Programs and Operation Levy for the Tukwila School District.
March 19, 2012
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Mandatory garbage collection is best for all
The Tukwila Public Works Department is putting together a proposed new garbage/recycling contract to be considered by the City Council.
March 19, 2012
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Complete the project and extend Highway 509 to Interstate 5 | Andrea Keikkala
Kent is the sixth largest city in Washington with a population of 118,200. A culturally rich destination, Kent features captivating neighborhoods, award-winning parks, exceptional school districts and nationally accredited police and fire departments. In recent years, Kent has experienced impressive economic growth, and is nationally known as a prime location for manufacturing. Recently, the Kent Chamber of Commerce urged the Legislators of Washington state to support the competition of I-5/state Route 509 project. Completion of this project will be keeping a 20-year promise to our area for transportation projects.
February 29, 2012
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Publishing of public notices in newspapers of record ensures transparency | Editorial
Citizens should be aware of – and opposed to – House Bill 2801 and the provisions that would allow local governments to cease publishing public notices in their local newspapers. The presumed cost savings to local government is in fact false economy – there is a hidden and very dangerous cost. In trying to save money, local governments would curtail access to the legislative process, and ensure that fewer – rather than more – citizens know what their representatives are up to.
February 29, 2012
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Editorial | Teachers today can only do so much | Melvin Tate
Back in the day the mantra was, and still is, “all students can learn.” By golly that’s right, all students can learn; that is, “when they want to learn” and what they want to learn.
February 24, 2012
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Garbage-recycling contract to be considered by the Tukwila City Council | Editorial
The Tukwila Public Works Department is putting together a proposed new garbage/recycling contract to be considered by the City Council. The contract becomes effective in November.
February 23, 2012
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Attorney general questions Google’s new privacy policy
In a letter to Google Chief Executive Larry Page, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna and 35 other state attorneys general outlined concerns about big changes to Google’s privacy policy. State attorneys general say the changes, going into effect on March 1, threaten the confidentiality of Google customers. State AGs also say it has the potential to heighten the risk of identity theft and fraud, given that Google plans to store more detailed customer information.
February 22, 2012
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Farewell too soon, coach | Editorial
In the early afternoon on Feb. 16 I found an article I wrote after Seth Dawson first started coaching the boys swim team at Kentlake High little more than a year ago.
February 22, 2012
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