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The new Matt Griffin YMCA in SeaTac threw open its doors to members on Sept. 8.

It will open to the general public on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle dedicated the new facility on Sept. 3.

The 48,000 square-foot…MORE

Feet First is orchestrating this year’s annual PARK(ing) Day held on Sept. 18 when vehicle parking spots throughout the city will, for one day, become parks.

The event shows how precious space can be used in a more fun, sustainable and…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks system. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Oct. 1.

The awards will be presented at the third annual…MORE

Items are being organized to be placed inside the Alki Time Capsule, which will not again see the light of day for 50 years.

The capsule will be sealed at the Log House Museum, then marched at bout 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, a block down…MORE

Three floral bouquets, including two leaning on the base of Miss Liberty, were placed there to remember the attacks of Sept. 11, which occurred eight years ago Friday.

The Ballard Boys and Girls Club is planning a 6,000 square foot addition to its building to meet increasing demand on the club's services.

“Our main focus is probably to add about 75 to 100 kids on a daily basis that come to the club,”…MORE

Des Moines' financial woes have been mostly the concern of city officials and residents.

However, after one of the nation's two leading credit agencies downgraded the city's limited tax general obligation rating to Baaa1, Des Moines'…MORE

Before the new school year, school districts routinely dissect their budgets. Where are the high costs that could be mitigated? Are there programs that don't pencil out? Are there revenue sources that should be pursued?

In this economic…MORE

Gatewood Elementary School says goodbye to its students Thursday. But it's back-to-school today.

Seattle Public Schools began it's 2009-2010 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

The community is invited to three meetings designed to share information about two upcoming levies that will be placed before the voters as a special election on Feb. 9, 2010. One of the meetings will be held at West Seattle's Madison Middle…MORE