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A report on the budgets of 13 U.S. cities, by the Pew Charitable Trusts, singles out Seattle as being “in the best fiscal situation," and by comparison, the report lists Detroit as in the worst situation.

“While we have our challenges, I’m…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Police Department, will host a community meeting to discuss safety and security issues in three Ballard Parks – Ballard Commons Park, Bergen…MORE

On June 1 candidates for King County Executive gathered at Fauntleroy Community Church to describe their vision for the county and discuss key issues.

Current King County council members Dow Constantine and Larry Phillips, state Rep. Ross…MORE

Just months ago, it seemed that Avalon Glassworks might have to close its doors after disappointing sales in 2008, but since their product was featured on the cover of Better Homes and Gardens magazine this month, things have turned around at the…MORE

In conjunction to next month’s installation of a signed bike route along Fremont Avenue, the Greenwood Boys and Girls Club has proposed a project to create a community hub for all ethnicities, ages and groups in the neighborhood.

The bike…MORE

The council announced today that it will launch a nationwide search for city auditor to replace Susan Cohen, who after 11 years on the job has decided not to continue in the position once her term expires in September.

Cohen will be…MORE

The Ballard District Council will meet again on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ballard Library and will include a discussion about the city's Draft Pedestrian Master Plan.

Also on the agenda includes will be a briefing on Mayor Greg…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation Bridge Maintenance crews will close lanes and sidewalks on the Fremont Bridge while they replace traffic gates.

In each case, pedestrians and bicycles are being detoured to the sidewalk on the…MORE

A boarded-up house at 1753 N.W. 56th St. that neighbors said was filled with transients and drug use was torn down June 1.

Kevin Johnston has had an office across the alley for 10 years. He said he was happy to see the building, which he…MORE

The Southwest Seattle Historical Society invites residents to bike into history as its 2nd Annual Bike Tour returns to West Seattle Sunday, June 7, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

The bike tour accompanies the historical society's popular walking tour…MORE