Local News, Issues, and Government in Seattle and Tacoma
All the latest news and information on the local issues that affect Seattle and Tacoma residents as well as information on local government.
Treating Diabetes
A new study showed weight loss surgery is more than five times as effective at resolving type 2 diabetes than conventional medical therapy. Puget Sound Surgical treats hundreds of obese patients and co-morbidities related to obesity, including type 2 diabetes. Medical Director, Dr. Peter Billing completed his surgical residence at The Mayo Clinic and has been performing bariatric surgery for 9 years, including the last 3 years at Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington.
A new study showed weight loss surgery is more than five times as effective at resolving type 2 diabetes than conventional medical therapy. Puget Sound Surgical treats hundreds of obese patients and co-morbidities related to obesity, including type 2 diabetes. Medical Director, Dr. Peter Billing completed his surgical residence at The Mayo Clinic and has been performing bariatric surgery for 9 years, including the last 3 years at Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington.
American Idol Top 12
American Idol Top 12
American Idol Top 12
Washington Lotto Winning Numbers
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Claiming Washington Lottery Winnings
Claiming Washington Lottery Winnings. How to collect your winnings in person or by mail for Washington Lottery draw games (Lotto, Mega Millions, Quinto, Lucky for Life, The Daily Game or Daily Keno).
Claiming Washington Lottery Winnings. How to collect your winnings in person or by mail for Washington Lottery draw games (Lotto, Mega Millions, Quinto, Lucky for Life, The Daily Game or Daily Keno).
Washington Lottery Offices
Washington Lottery Offices. Lottery prizes (Lotto, Mega Millions, Quinto, Lucky for Life, The Daily Game or Daily Keno) worth more than $600 are subject to federal taxes and must be claimed at a Washington Lottery office.
Washington Lottery Offices. Lottery prizes (Lotto, Mega Millions, Quinto, Lucky for Life, The Daily Game or Daily Keno) worth more than $600 are subject to federal taxes and must be claimed at a Washington Lottery office.
Washington Election Results 2006 - United States Congress
Election Results for United States Congress races for delegates from Washington State including the U.S. Senate race between Maria Cantwell and Mike McGavick as well as nine House of Representative seats.
Election Results for United States Congress races for delegates from Washington State including the U.S. Senate race between Maria Cantwell and Mike McGavick as well as nine House of Representative seats.
Debating the Issues - Senate Debate Recap
A recap of where the candidates stand on the issues after Republican challenger Mike McGavick faced-off with incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell for the second time in less than a week after opposing each other in Spokane. Bruce Guthrie joined the Senate Debate in Seattle.
A recap of where the candidates stand on the issues after Republican challenger Mike McGavick faced-off with incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell for the second time in less than a week after opposing each other in Spokane. Bruce Guthrie joined the Senate Debate in Seattle.
Seattle Senate Debate
Republican challenger Mike McGavick will face-off with incumbent democrat Maria Cantwell for the second time in less than a week. This time they will be joined by Libertarian Bruce Guthrie. Guthrie loaned $1 million to his own campaign to qualify for the debate. Dennis Bounds of KING-TV will moderate. A panel of four journalists from KING, The Seattle Times, KREM, and the Northwest News Network will ask questions.
Republican challenger Mike McGavick will face-off with incumbent democrat Maria Cantwell for the second time in less than a week. This time they will be joined by Libertarian Bruce Guthrie. Guthrie loaned $1 million to his own campaign to qualify for the debate. Dennis Bounds of KING-TV will moderate. A panel of four journalists from KING, The Seattle Times, KREM, and the Northwest News Network will ask questions.
Seattle Public Schools - Closures and Consolidations
The latest information on the upcoming Seattle Public School closures and consolidations including the Superintendent's recommendations and details on which schools will be affected.
The latest information on the upcoming Seattle Public School closures and consolidations including the Superintendent's recommendations and details on which schools will be affected.
Seattle Mayor to Repair "Dirty Dozen" Mean Streets in Seattle
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced the “Dirty Dozen” mean streets of Seattle. Nickels’ asked local citizens to nominate the worst transportation headaches in the city. More than 700 people responded, and the mayor worked with the Seattle Department of Transportation to select the projects. Residents reported more than 100 potholes, and all of them have already been repaired.
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels announced the “Dirty Dozen” mean streets of Seattle. Nickels’ asked local citizens to nominate the worst transportation headaches in the city. More than 700 people responded, and the mayor worked with the Seattle Department of Transportation to select the projects. Residents reported more than 100 potholes, and all of them have already been repaired.
8th District Rep. Reichert spends $500,000 of Taxpayer Money on Mail
Congressman Dave Reichert has spent over $500,000 of taxpayer dollars on mailings promoting himself. If you live in the 8th district, you have been paying for the 1.5 million pieces of mail sent to residents in east and south King County as well as Pierce County. The mail is a privilege of incumbents called "frank mail" meant to update constituents on their district.
Congressman Dave Reichert has spent over $500,000 of taxpayer dollars on mailings promoting himself. If you live in the 8th district, you have been paying for the 1.5 million pieces of mail sent to residents in east and south King County as well as Pierce County. The mail is a privilege of incumbents called "frank mail" meant to update constituents on their district.
Supreme Court Hears Case on Seattle Schools Student Assignment Plan
A Seattle district's student assignment plan that takes the student's race into account is one of two cases being heard by the United States Supreme Court involving race and public education. The Washington State Supreme Court previously ruled that the assignment plan does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
A Seattle district's student assignment plan that takes the student's race into account is one of two cases being heard by the United States Supreme Court involving race and public education. The Washington State Supreme Court previously ruled that the assignment plan does not violate the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Northwest Food Back and Free Tax Advice
H&R Block is hosting National Tax Advice Day at the State Capital Building in Olympia. Olympia Mayor Mark Foutch and Northwest Harvest Food Bank will be at the rally, along with over 200 local H&R Block tax professionals offering tax advice. Northwest Food Bank is holding a week long food drive, offering free tax advice to anyone who brings a non-perishable food item into an office.
H&R Block is hosting National Tax Advice Day at the State Capital Building in Olympia. Olympia Mayor Mark Foutch and Northwest Harvest Food Bank will be at the rally, along with over 200 local H&R Block tax professionals offering tax advice. Northwest Food Bank is holding a week long food drive, offering free tax advice to anyone who brings a non-perishable food item into an office.
Newt Gingrich Visits Washington State Raise Money for GOP Candidates
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, will visit Washington on July 15 to raise money for two local Republicans; current Representative Dave Reichert, and businessman Doug Roulstone, the GOP nominee in the 2nd District.
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, will visit Washington on July 15 to raise money for two local Republicans; current Representative Dave Reichert, and businessman Doug Roulstone, the GOP nominee in the 2nd District.