Stories for April 25, 2008

Wondering about the WASL

Fri, Apr 25, 3 p.m.

As my children finish up their last week of WASL testing, along with students all over Washington state, I'm left with the question, "What's it all for anyway?" In search of an answer, I found some great Web sites that explain the importance of the WASL and what's in it for schools and parents.

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A study says the case for road tolling is 'compelling'

Fri, Apr 25, 11 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The Seattle Times has an overview of the long-awaited results of the federally funded, multi-million "Traffic Choices" study conducted by the Puget Sound Region Council (PSRC) to look at the viability of widespread road tolling throughout Greater Seattle. The PSRC describes the research as "the most comprehensive study of demand response to network tolling in existence." A summary of the study can be found here (pdf).

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Appraising the Deborah Jacobs revolution at Seattle libraries

Fri, Apr 25, 5 a.m.

By Kent Kammerer

They are changing fast, turning into neighborhood gathering places. Did we put too much emphasis on our glittering downtown branch, and does it have enough of the comforts of a bookstore?

Fighting City Hall from the bottom up

Fri, Apr 25, 5 a.m.

By Peggy Sturdivant

Chapter 2: Neighborhood district councils are the starting point for citizen involvement in Seattle. At the bottom of the hierarchy, it is a world of long meetings and grinding process. You can have influence there, but it will require a great deal of patience.

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