By Simone Carter Updated February 24, 2025 10:57 AM| State lawmakers on Wednesday, Feb. 19 heard “The Mosquito Fleet Act,” which would increase the availability of passenger-only ferries. By TVW Retired Bremerton resident Dianne Iverson relies on the ferry system to get to medical appointments in downtown Seattle or Edmonds. On the afternoon of Feb.
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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.
Empower local WA communities to sail their own ferries
By The Seattle Times editorial board Ferry possibility: Whidbey Island to Everett A bill in the legislature would make it easier for local jurisdictions like ports and cities to form taxing districts to establish passenger-only ferries. Among the most promising is a direct route between South Whidbey Island and Everett, from Clinton to the marina at the
... continue reading.Return of the hydrofoil: Puget Sound passenger ferries in the works
By Nicholas Deshais Seattle Times staff reporter A flying ferry sounds like a flight of fancy, but it may soon be the way some waterborne commuters get across Puget Sound. Two local endeavors are aiming to build passenger-only boats with hydrofoils — underwater wings that lift a boat’s hull out of the water, lessening drag
... continue reading.WA’s young people are struggling — and our leaders are failing them
By The Seattle Times editorial board The Times editorial board regularly sounds the alarm over steadily declining student performance, growing concerns about youth mental health and lackluster college-going rates. Taken individually, these editorials land like raindrops in a pond, with a brief splash that quickly disappears and the water looks smooth again. But put all
... continue reading.Seattle-area first-time homebuyers may not see much relief this year
By Victor Whitman Special to The Seattle Times The Seattle-area housing market, one of the least affordable in the country, could become even tougher this year as buyers continue to face higher costs and more competition for starter homes. Along with the unexpected sunny weather of last month, the market saw more listings and sales
... continue reading.Living on a boat in Seattle used to be cheap. Who still opts for liveaboard life?
By Jessica Fu Seattle Times business reporter When Michael and Rie DePaula decided to relocate to Seattle, they realized they would need to be creative in the hot housing market. It was 2017, and the couple saw the move as career advancement for Michael, 46, and an English immersion opportunity for their three sons, who
... continue reading.More concrete, less green: A cautionary tale about upzoning from South Park
By Alex Fryer Seattle Times Opinion columnist You don’t need a crystal ball to see the future of Seattle residential neighborhoods envisioned by Mayor Bruce Harrell. Just go to South Park. In 2019, this diverse South Seattle enclave was upzoned to accommodate more housing. The result was called “Residential Small Lot,” and it models what
... continue reading.Children’s Industrial Home of Des Moines
Compiled by Janis Trueba, Des Moines Historical Society Nestled between the modern Spyglass and Windward condominiums on the corner of South 220th Street and 6th Avenue South, is an old wood house with pale green paint. Currently, it is the residence of Jim Langston, a life-long citizen of Des Moines. However, between 1908 and 1927,
... continue reading.5 ways WA lawmakers can steer our ferries back on course
By Josh Farley Seattle Times Opinion columnist ABOARD THE M/V TACOMA — As a watertight steel door glides open, the heat of the motor room gives way to cool, marine air. I’ve stepped into M/V Tacoma’s shaft alley, an inner cavity cradling the ferry’s whirring propeller shaft. Not far beyond, the vessel’s steel hull cuts
... continue reading.As Burien touts ‘nation’s highest minimum wage,’ some say it’s misleading
Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks Seattle Times staff reporter Organizers behind Burien’s minimum wage ballot initiative say the city has been using public funds to mislead residents and drum up opposition to the measure, which will come before voters in a February special election. If approved, Measure 1 would replace the City Council-approved minimum compensation ordinance that took effect this month.
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