Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local NewsRead local stories from seattlepi.comOne option for viaduct would cost hundreds of parking spots- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Replacing part of Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct with a new $545 million interchange would at least temporarily close as many as 1,600 neighborhood parking spaces.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/369179_viaduct02.html?source=rss State lowers supply estimate for medical marijuana- (Found July 2, 2008 ) The state Health Department says 24 ounces should be the typical two-month supply of medical marijuana for approved patients. The Health Department previously suggested 35 ounces as a guideline.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369185_tl102.html?source=rss Initiative devotes $7 million to revitalize Seattle schools- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Through the district's Southeast Initiative, an extra $7 million will be pumped into Rainier Beach and Cleveland high schools and Aki Kurose Middle School over the next three years to boost enrollment and renew community confidence.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369196_schools02.html?source=rss City to hold public meetings on four new streetcar lines- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Now that the South Lake Union Trolley is up and running, Seattle city leaders are anxious to get started adding four more lines to the proposed streetcar network.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/369197_streetcar02.html?source=rss Police chase, then shoot suspect in downtown Seattle- (Found July 2, 2008 ) A high-speed chase of suspected bank robbers ended late Tuesday morning in downtown Seattle when Seattle and King County officers shot a suspect in the neck.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369118_chase02.html?source=rss Fire destroys Burner's home- (Found July 2, 2008 ) CARNATION -- The home of Democratic congressional candidate Darcy Burner was seriously damaged in a fire Tuesday morning, her campaign spokesman said.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369117_burner02.html?source=rss Drunken driver earns ninth conviction- (Found July 2, 2008 ) A Bothell man earned his ninth drunken driving conviction Tuesday when a King County jury found him guilty of a new charge that could send him in prison for six years.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369170_dui02.html?source=rss Another guilty plea entered in gambling conspiracy- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Another member of what federal prosecutors have dubbed the "Tran Organization" pleaded guilty Tuesday to a conspiracy charge related to a long-running gambling scam.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369187_casino02.html?source=rss Therapist's license suspended after sexual misconduct charges- (Found July 2, 2008 ) A Mercer Island social worker's license was suspended this week after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a 15-year-old autistic boy he was counseling.http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/369120_therapist02.html?source=rss Charity auction sets up a haircut worth $10,000- (Found July 2, 2008 ) 13th Children's Ride bidding war over a ponytail; teacher retires, plans to head to Africa; Haben Abraham performs to help raise money for Salvation Army; 11-year-olds raise funds for Camp Koreyhttp://seattlepi.nwsource.com/swift/369186_mary02.html?source=rss |