Parking signs, photo by Jef Nickerson.
North Korea, Seattle Parking Zones and Energy Resources
06/08/2009 at 12:00 p.m.
North Korea
Tensions between North Korea and the United States continue to grow. The communist country sentenced two U.S. journalists to 12 years of hard labor over the weekend. The news comes as the international community decides how to respond to North Korea's recent nuclear tests. The Obama administration is considering ways to stop North Korean shipments suspected of carrying weapon technology.The Daylighting of Thornton Creek
Mayor Greg Nickels helped unveil several improvements around Northgate Mall this weekend, including the Thornton Creek headwaters project. The once–buried waterway can now see the light of day.Parking Zone Changes
Restricted parking zones ban long–term parking for non–residents in residential areas. SDOT and the Seattle City Council are looking at changes to the program. Is parking a problem in your neighborhood? Do you find resident parking rules too restrictive?The Optimism of Jeff Rubin
Canadian energy expert Jeff Rubin says diminishing energy resources and higher oil prices can change our lives for the better.Brian Yorkey
Issaquah writer and director Brain Yorkey won the Tony Award for Best Score yesterday for his work on "Next to Normal."Guest(s)
Richard Ellings is president of the National Bureau of Asian Research and editor of the book "Korea's Future and the Great Powers."
Nancy Ahern manages the Utility Systems Management Branch at Seattle Public Utilities. She was the executive sponsor of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel.
Mary Catherine Snyder is parking strategic advisor with Seattle's Department of Transportation.
Chris Leman is a board member of the Seattle Community Council Federation. He's also the vice–president of the Eastlake Community Council.
Jeff Rubin is a Canadian energy expert and author of "Why Your World is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller."
Brian Yorkey wrote the lyrics to the Broadway musical, "Next to Normal." The Issaquah native won a Tony last night for Best Score.
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- 'N. Korea Sentences 2 U.S. Journalists to 12 Years of Hard Labor,' New York Times
- 'U.S. Weighs Intercepting North Korean Shipments,' New York Times
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