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King County voters will continue to have the option of going to their computer or their television to learn more about candidates for countywide offices, following the unanimous authorization June 15 for a countywide 2009 Video Voters Guide by…MORE

Traffic lanes have been reopened after being closed on 15th Avenue Northwest from 87th to Northwest Market Street.

A traffic accident around noon today resulted in a hydraulic fluid spill in Ballard. 15th Avenue Northwest is closed from…MORE

The Seattle City Council passed a series of updates today, June 15, to the city's ethics code, following the first comprehensive review of the rules in more than 20 years.  

In an effort to create a stronger ethics code and bring Seattle’s…MORE

The King County Water Taxi carried 31,557 riders last month, setting a record for May ridership on the West Seattle-to-downtown passenger ferry.

It represents a 20 percent increase over last May’s ridership of 26,137 passengers, according…MORE

The King County Council adopted a sewer rate for 2010 that maintains the current 2009 rate of $31.90 per month.

“In today’s tough economic times, it’s commendable that the Wastewater Treatment Division has managed to keep its operating…MORE

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