Stories for Aug. 30, 2010

'Road diets' will make future traffic congestion worse

Mon, Aug 30, 2:26 p.m.

Studies show that roadways with fewer than 20,000 vehicles a day do not suffer, but an arterial like Nickerson is projected to be at 29,456 by 2030. We're trading away future capacity.

What will the Indian health system look like in a decade?

Mon, Aug 30, 1:27 p.m.

By Mark Trahant

Indian Country and Health Care Reform: The future of health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives depends on innovations coming from within Indian Country.

Will the Space Needle ever be eaten?

Mon, Aug 30, 11:10 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The Empire State Building has lost its fight to have its piece of skyline all to itself. Let's hope that doesn't happen here.

Seattle parks levy leads to unwise spending

Mon, Aug 30, 2 a.m.

By Jordan Royer

As a result of the well-intended 2008 vote, Phinney Ridge, for example, could get one new park and upgrades to an existing park that was recently improved.