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A tunnel is the most expensive option for replacing the viaduct, taking the longest to build, is also the least disruptive to traffic.

A tunnel would take nine-and-a-half years to build and complete and is estimated to cost $3.5 billion…MORE

As the New Year rolls in so will the possibility of parking meters in the West Seattle Junction.

Beginning in 2009 the Seattle Department of Transportation's Parking Program will begin a study in hopes of improving parking management in…MORE

On Nov. 26, Kathi Cronin registered her son for a school that may not exist next fall.

Cronin's 8-year-old daughter currently attends Arbor Heights Elementary. While the parents have completed early registration to guarantee their second…MORE

New this year at Burien's Winterfest is a chance to win one of 15 Santa Bags each stuffed with items from more than 20 businesses to help kick off the holiday season in style.

The holiday-bedecked streets on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…MORE

Due to an editing error in a caption of a photo on Page 11 of the Nov. 26 Ballard News-Tribune, the cost of the work on new footings for portions of the Alaskan Viaduct was misstated. About $5 million was spent. We regret the error.

As part of a county-wide movement to encourage local, sustainable holiday celebrations this year, SoCoCulture.org, the South King County Cultural Coalition, has joined King County Executive Ron Sims and the mayors of several south county cities…MORE

We all know Ebenezer Scrooge, the villain from Charles Dickens' classic story "A Christmas Carol," and the frightful visits by the three Ghosts of Christmas, but often we forget how the ghost of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's deceased business partner,…MORE

A post-election election retrospective had a bit of the usual celebration of victory, but much concern was expressed over the economic downturn that likely will require the Washington Legislature to slash millions out of the next state budget.…MORE

With more than 150 great gift ideas to choose from - including many affordable options - King County's Waste Free Holidays program could be a solution for holiday shopping budgets.

Now in its thirteenth year, Waste Free Holidays encourages…MORE

It's back! Highline Christian Church is about to be transformed into "Bethlehem," as in the lyrics, "Oh little town of Bethlehem...."

The church will soon unwrap and present its gift to the Highline area.

No peeking though, until…MORE