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Mayor Greg Nickels announced today that Seattle will use federal stimulus funds to begin replacing all 40,000 residential streetlights in Seattle with energy- and cost-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) technology.

Seattle is the first…MORE

A trio of plaintiffs has challenged Seattle Public Schools' recent adoption of the Discovering series of high school math texts.

The three Seattle citizens—a parent of a Seattle schools student, a grandparent, and a University of…MORE

The King County Food and Fitness Initiative is developing a community action plan that will determine specific tactics to support areas like Delridge and White Center. The Initiative aims to incorporate healthy living in schools, create safe…MORE

Snacks! Ballard Bodega made its grand opening this morning in a time when many local businesses are shuttering.

With shelves packed, soft serve ice cream ready to eat and the "to go" hot dog window open for the lunch rush, owner Dante…MORE

For all young people, high school graduation represents both past achievements and a new beginning, but this year’s graduating class at Chief Sealth High School may be better prepared for their future than previous classes, thanks to the school’s…MORE

Traditional tribal dancing, story-telling, flute playing and artwork were offered at the annual Duwamish Tribe Gala Dinner and Art Auction fundraiser Saturday night, June 14, at the Longhouse Museum and Cultural Center in West Seattle.

A…MORE

Morgan Junction Park opened Saturday, June 13, on a formal note with speakers and a ribbon-cutting. The party quickly became informal as kids and dogs meandered on the lawn and sketched with jumbo-sized colored chalk onto a series of etched…MORE

The Villa Heidelberg Bed and Breakfast is celebrating the mansion's 100th year in West Seattle tomorrow, June 13, with an open house and tea service.

Original owner Jacob Mades had the home, his third in West Seattle, built in 1909.…MORE

Two portal designs were presented at a public meeting last night, June 11, showing how a bored tunnel, which is planned to replace the aged-Alaskan Way Viaduct, would connect with city streets for northbound and southbound traffic.

Some…MORE

A new high-end delicatessen will be opening this summer in the West Seattle Junction.

The Swinery, a full-service delicatessen, will operate out of the Seattle Fish Company at 4435 California Ave. S.W. It will offer cured meats, a full…MORE