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4 stories matching collins
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:collin, colli, collinga, collid, collis, colliv
- The City Council's Permissive Grift
A frustrated fire official reveals that Seattle's fire safety ordinances are being gutted by the very council members who passed them, as they issue private permits to bypass building restrictions.
- The 'Citizen's Meeting' Takes Control of Seattle
A reform-minded coalition unseats the previous administration, pledging to clean up the city and install respectable leadership in the police department.
- The Great Seattle Fire Tournament: A Spectacle of Steam and Sweat
As the city prepares for a historic gathering of fire companies from across the Northwest, the rules are set, the hydrants are tested, and the stakes are high.
- The People's Choice: Robert Miller Named Seattle Mayor in Historic Convention
In a dramatic display of civic unity, the Republican City Committee bypassed traditional balloting to unanimously nominate Robert Miller for mayor, signaling a new era of reform and efficiency in Seattle's leadership.