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After a complaint was filed in January that Seattle City Council candidate and current King County employee Jessie Israel violated the King County Employee Code of Ethics to benefit her council campaign, the Ballard resident responded by saying…MORE

Earlier this week, the city launched a new Web site to keep the public informed about 2009 construction projects that "significantly impact streets and sidewalks," according to a news release.

The Construction Coordination Web site,…MORE

Members of a local gang, the Bloods affiliated West Side Street Mobb, plead not guilty yesterday, March 31, to several offences including promoting prostitution.

Shawn Sylvester Clark, 20, and Gerald Jackson, 21, have been charged with…MORE

Thanks to a collaboration of organizations and nautical business, many based in Ballard, today was cause for celebration as the 64-foot Ocean Watch, a steel-hulled cutter rig sloop sailboat, was christened, then hauled into the water at Seaview…MORE

Community members may have their last chance to comment on the Conner Homes mixed-use project in the Alaska Junction this Thursday at what could be the project's final design review meeting.

The process is part of the city’s required…MORE

Mike McGinn, who announced his bid for Seattle mayor March 24, is a north Seattle resident and said it was living in this community that got him involved in politics.

McGinn moved to Greenwood 11 years ago and got involved in his community…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation plans to begin construction of 30th Avenue Southwest sidewalk improvements on Monday, April 6.

The sidewalk will be constructed on the eastern side of 30th Avenue from Southwest Brandon Street to…MORE

Backed by close to $250,000 of out-of-state money from the chemical industry, a Seattle ordinance aimed at reducing waste, pollution and reliance on foreign oil by placing a 20 cent fee on non-reusable grocery bags is headed to the August ballot…MORE

The revitalization of White Center received an economic boost today with action March 30 by the Metropolitan King County Council to accept a $6.25 million federal loan for construction of a retail plaza.

“This is a great opportunity to…MORE

The Washington State Growth Management Act gives Seattleites the opportunity to amend the city's Comprehensive Plan once a year and anyone can suggest an amendment, including neighbors, business owners, council members and city staff.

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