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King County Council Chair Dow Constantine has called for a county hiring freeze through the end of 2009, a step that could save an estimated $15 million, including approximately $1 million in general fund spending, he said.

“We must cut…MORE

This fall Loyal Heights Community Center will launch a pilot program called L.E.A.F., after school enhancement classes aimed at “tweeners,” also known as middle school students between the ages of 9 and 14 years old.

Sean O’Feery, creator…MORE

A resident of Mountain High Condominiums, 317 Southwest 112th St., made two right turns out of her garage, the second turn crashing her Honda Accord into Desi and Tori Eugele's below street-level living room at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday night, July…MORE

It is another busy week as concrete reconstruction work around the California Avenue Southwest and Fauntleroy Way Southwest intersection begins again on July 13. Crews will work on the south side for five days, wrapping up by July 17 (weather…MORE

After four months of heated community debate regarding a 20-man SHARE shelter at the vacant Calvary Lutheran Church, things have been quiet surrounding the shelter in its first month.

"You know what they say, no news is good news," said…MORE

Various disruptions of tenants inhabiting Section 8 homes around 30th and Genesse in Delridge has led surrounding neighbors to take action. The situation and possible solutions were discussed at the Delridge neighborhood council meeting last…MORE

A renovation workshop will be held on Oct. 1, and some yards around West Seattle will be pruned by professionals for free.

The workshop is a hands-on all-day event for Spanish-speaking landscape professionals that features a 3:1 student-…MORE

A new business for pet lovers is moving in to the Morgan Junction.

West Seattle Dawg is a new dog bakery and doggy day care, located at 7001 California Ave. S.W.

Owner Rex Post says the baker will offer healthy, organic dog treats…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is planning to reconstruct the worst section of 16th Avenue Southwest this summer as part of the “Bridging the Gap” transportation levy.

This project will involve reconstruction and minor…MORE

Siam Pura, a Thai restaurant located at 2620 Alki Ave. S.W., is now for sale for $130,000.

The restaurant is being offered with new equipment and recent upgrades. It measures 1,200 square feet, seats 40 and includes an outdoor patio.…MORE