Monday, November 16, 2009
Children's Hospital Expansion Goes Before City Council
Public relations efforts on behalf of Seattle Children's Hospital have created a sense of anticipation this week. That's when the Seattle City Council is scheduled to look at the hospital's expansion plans. Hospital officials say the need to expand is urgent; neighbors say the new complex would overwhelm their residential neighborhood. More » 
Friday, November 13, 2009
Labor Group Tests New Health Care Service
It's open enrollment season. That's the time of year when people can choose a health plan. The plethora of health insurance plans with their co–pays and deductibles can make the decision tough. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21, have another option to consider. Beginning this week the state's largest employee union will offer the Qliance plan. Qliance is not medical insurance. It's a health care service. It allows members unlimited visits to their doctor for routine care. This type of service is called direct primary care. KUOW's Ruby de Luna explains how it works. More »
Friday, November 13, 2009
Auditor Critical of Hospital CEO's $1.7 Million Payout
The state auditor says some government–run hospitals have been spending too much money on their employees. A new audit says Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland and Stevens Hospital in Edmonds could save $8 million over five years by using fewer temp workers. The auditors didn't find any such savings at Valley Medical Center in Renton. But as KUOW's John Ryan reports, the audit did criticize the unusually generous pay package for Valley CEO Rich Roodman. More »
Monday, November 09, 2009
Memorial for Vancouver Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
This morning we take a moment to remember a Northwest soldier who was recently killed in Afghanistan. October marked the deadliest month for American soldiers in Afghanistan since the war started. The casualties include 10 soldiers based at Fort Lewis who were killed by roadside bombs. Tomorrow, the military holds memorial services for several of these soldiers. Among them was Private First Class Christopher Walz. Most people called him Ian. He was from Vancouver, Washington. More »
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Artistic Balance
Choreographer Val Caniparoli, a Renton native, spent most of October creating a new ballet with Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) company members. Caniparoli's "Seasons" is one of four dances on PNB's "Director's Choice" program. It opens tonight at McCaw Hall. The contemporary program give observers a good idea of how the Northwest's largest ballet company has evolved under Artist Director Peter Boal's leadership. More »
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Big Bucks, Few Contenders in King County Council Races
Election season brings lots of attack ads and bitter debates between candidates. But some of the races in the Seattle area aren't exactly nail–biters this year. Most of the candidates for King County Council are running unopposed.
Even so, they've raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to get re–elected. More »
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Central Seattle School Board Race
For the second election in a row, a Capitol Hill mom of Garfield graduates is challenging Mary Bass for her school board seat. The winner will represent central Seattle – where several high–poverty schools have been closed in recent years. More »
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
South Seattle School Board Race
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Seattle School Board. The winner of one race will represent south Seattle. More »
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Hutchison, Constantine Wage 'Outsider-Insider' Race
Next week voters will determine Ron Sims' successor. Sims joined the Department of Housing and Urban Development last spring, so a special election is in order for King County Executive. It's a race with the classic insider versus outsider dimension. Dow Constantine currently chairs the King County Council. He's running against former TV anchor and foundation chair Susan Hutchison. More »
Monday, October 26, 2009
Seattle City Council Race: Israel vs. Licata
You can look at the race for Seattle City Council Position 6 several ways. It is 12–year council veteran Nick Licata versus energetic newcomer Jessie Israel. She's a well–recognized rising star. He's a well–known civic voice. For liberal Seattle voters, the candidates seem to offer a choice between left and leftier. However you measure it, Israel is giving Licata the toughest run yet for his spot on the council. More »
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