Some Ravenna residents continue to negotiate the value of their personal belongings damaged in the flood caused by the City of Seattle. The City of Seattle promptly accepted responsibility for negligently flooding Ravenna area homes. Now it’s just a discussion of money. While it may seem unfair, Washington state law provides that the value of [...]
Sep
16
2009
16
2009
Sep
3
2009
3
2009
Health Care Reform Vigils Across the Nation – “The Dream Shall Never Die”
The insured, uninsured, elderly and young gathered at vigils around the nation last night to support national health care reform in the U.S. The insurance industry has succeeded in profiting off of denial of health care coverage, rather than approval and care for those in our nation. Even those with health insurance suffer with high [...]
Sep
1
2009
1
2009
Furlough Days For City of Seattle
Save, save, save. Penny pinching continues and hits home on a local level. In order to maintain a budget, the City of Seattle has imposed furlough days upon library workers. Seattle Public Library branches are closed from September 1-8 to save $650,000.00 The City intends to save $20 million next year by requiring City workers, [...]
