BeaconHillPastaBoy

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How to fix our broken state budget process

Posted Fri, Apr 20, 11:32 p.m.

I completely agree Olympia is broken and the recent budget deadlock was shameful. However, I also believe achieving any consensus or common ten year vision by both parties in Olympia is a great academic concept that ignores reality,changing economic conditions and is foolishly naïve. Microsoft and Boeing are not run ...

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Book captures soaring views of North Cascades in winter

Posted Wed, Dec 7, 1:31 p.m.

Having hiked and climbed in the North Cascades for many years, I believe these photos are very unique and absolutely stunning.This book will be a Christmas present-for me.

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Has Seattle lived up to the legacy of 1962?

Posted Thu, Aug 11, 8:45 p.m.

Dear Knute, You are absolutely dreaming here: "The good news is that smart choices have mitigated some of the harsher effects of growth. " We have now decimated Puget Sound Salmon to 10% of historic levels. The Native Americans lived here for maybe 10,000 years and sustained a true balance. ...

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The would-be county killers

Posted Tue, Feb 1, 10:20 a.m.

This will never happen. See State Senate. What we need in these tough economic times is to think bigger. Why do we need a City of Seattle and King County. For example, why do we need two Park Directors ? Merging Seattle and King County would be an interesing exercise ...

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A trail not a tunnel

Posted Fri, Jan 28, 8:39 a.m.

Very interesting and informative post. I was unaware of the Park Service initiative. Thank you Mossback. Portico is excellent. I enjoy their work at places like Beaver Lake Park. I suspect the Square is going to be hurt by both tunnel construction and its subsequent hideous traffic volumes. That will ...

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Letter to editor: Black Diamond development will meet newest standards

Posted Fri, Jan 21, 9:32 a.m.

Brian is right, McClure is wrong. The Black Diamond deal conforms to current environmental laws and regulations and permanently protects thousands of acres for future generations. BTW-Camerons statement on the Doughnut Hole conveniently ignores the public bidding process that was required by King County.

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The Sounders: full of talent and high ambition

Posted Thu, Mar 26, 4:11 p.m.

Peter, Thank you for this article.Your perspective is right on the button. A Hansville Hottie and I have mid-field season tickets. We absolutely enjoyed the spectacle and the new opportunity to scream our lungs out for Fast Freddy and the boys. Sigi aggressively pushed them to attack; especially in the ...

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