By Rubén Casas August 23, 2019 My summer reading list this year included a debut novel by Seth Fried titled The Municipalists, which CityLab described as “the urban planning Sci-Fi novel you’ve been waiting for.” There are many things to say about this novel, but rather than offer a pseudo-review (other than to say that I recommend it),
... continue reading.External Articles
Articles from around the area, including re-prints from various newspapers (provided under Fair-Use provision.) These are information only, which means that many, Many, MANY of these do not represent my point of view. (Seriously, they don’t.) I just want you to know what’s out there being discussed by electeds that concern Des Moines.
Tacoma author creates an illustrated travelers atlas for PNW islands
Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:00 am 1 of 2 | The Malaspina Galleries have been impressing visitors for centuries — they were recorded in land survey logs by Spanish explorers in 1792. (Chandler O’Leary) By Chandler O’Leary Editor’s note: The following is an edited excerpt from “On Island Time: A Traveler’s Atlas,” a new book
... continue reading.Patti Payne: Seattle Boat Show rides rising tide of interest
The Sabre Salon Express from Bellingham Yachts has a price-tag of $3.2 million, the most expensive boat that will be on display at the 2023 Seattle Boat Show. BELLINGHAM YACHTS By Patti Payne – Columnist, Puget Sound Business Journal Jan 25, 2023 That jaunty “Big Seattle Boat Show” jingle that gets stuck in our heads is back in
... continue reading.Charting a new path toward housing affordability in Washington state
Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:46 am Updated Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:49 am New apartments under construction are set to open this summer, near the Space Needle, on Dec. 18. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) By Brad Smith and Phyllis Campbell It’s no secret that Washington state is embroiled in a housing affordability
... continue reading.Sea lions, seals might be hampering WA salmon recovery. What can be done?
dy their true effect on the fish. (Ramon Dompor / The Seattle Times) By Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporter SAN JUAN CHANNEL — The earthy, fishy smell wafted aboard Joseph Gaydos’ research vessel first. Then came the guttural growls. Dozens of massive tan Steller’s sea lions were resting on the rocky islet. Gaydos, science director
... continue reading.Dismal student scores make clear ‘normal’ doesn’t cut it
Agreed. https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/dismal-student-scores-make-clear-normal-doesnt-cut-it/ M. Ryder / Op-Art By The Seattle Times editorial board Grim as they were, the recent release of student assessments known as “the nation’s report card” should have surprised no one. Education researchers say the effects of learning disruption during the pandemic are worse than what kids in New Orleans faced after Hurricane
... continue reading.Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground
There’s a reason there aren’t trees growing at Point Ruston. It’s for your health By Liz Moomey Updated August 17, 2022 11:44 AM Learn why Point Ruston lacks trees planted in the ground. Due to the contaminated soils at Point Ruston, any trees planted there must be in above ground planters. By Clare Grant Point
... continue reading.Talking History: Des Moines theater with colorful past is poised for a big future
April 27, 2022 Talking History: Des Moines theater with colorful past is poised for a big future The Des Moines Theatre, at 22325 Marine Drive South, first opened in 1947. The 400-seat family-friendly cinema was the first movie theater in the area and was owned by Delbert and Wally Osterhoudt. Wally would later become mayor
... continue reading.Michigan Central Station
When the Detroit Lions moved back to the city from Pontiac in 2002, the current Detroit mayor made a remark to Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., whose family owns the NFL team. “I said to Bill, ‘You will never do more for the future of this city than what you did here today,’ ” Mayor
... continue reading.SR 509 extension to bring major changes to Kent intersections
By Steve Hunter Monday, March 22, 2021 4:14pm NEWS A major portion of the extension of State Route 509 from SeaTac to Interstate 5 near Kent remains in the design stage this year, but expect lots of construction to start in 2022 with an anticipated finish in 2025 for much of the work. The project will
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