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Grace Crunican, director of the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), announced today that she will step down as the head of the department. After eight years of service with the city of Seattle, she will depart to start her own consulting…MORE

Washington Sea Grant and Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.

The course is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the Nordby…MORE

The City of Federal Way is offering its free curbside tree-cycling service during the week of Jan. 4-8, 2010. This service is available for all residents, regardless of whether or not they subscribe to yard waste or garbage collection.

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Tired of trying to cram Styrofoam packing blocks into your garbage can after Christmas? They’re now recyclable!

Just toss them in the car and bring them to Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., between Dec. 28, 2009, and Jan.15, 2010…MORE

Friends Adell and Madeline enjoy their new Christmas scooters on a warm and sunny Dec. 26 at jack Block Park on Alki.

"We're just like sisters," said Madeline as they strolled in unison.

The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department has done a holiday outreach program for needy families for over 25 years.

Each year they receive names from the state Department of Social and Health Services office and then provide each family…MORE

The Burien Elks Lodge has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. The festivities lasted three days and included gourmet dinners, a ceremonial champagne toast and dancing to the music of The Mood Swings Jazz Band.

Frank Larland, Grand…MORE

Thirteen was the lucky number for Sound Transit as they officially opened the SeaTac/Airport light-rail station, the 13th light-rail stop connecting SeaTac to downtown Seattle at 10 a.m. on Dec 19.

“Five years ago we came to this…MORE

Newly elected King County Executive Dow Constantine will be the guest speaker at the Southwest King County Chamber's January Membership Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 8.

The luncheon will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Cedarbrook Lodge,…MORE

The ribbon-cutting ceremonial scissors needed a lot of sharpening in 2009 as the Burien Town Square, Burien Transit Center, Highline YMCA and two area light-rail stations opened.

Ground was also broken for the Seahurst Environmental…MORE