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Larry Phillips quietly made it official last Friday when he sent out an e-mail announcing he will run against longtime King County Executive Ron Sims next year.

"I am writing today to pass on the good news - www.GoForItLarry.com is up and…MORE

South King Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jerry Thorson earned the title of "Certified Emergency Manager" (CEM) last month.

South King serves the cities of Des Moines and Federal Way.

The certification in emergency management will…MORE

To increase safety on Seattle's streets for pedestrians, the Seattle City Council added a new feature to the current pedestrian program - pedestrian flags at 17 crosswalk locations.

A spin-off of your average school crossing guard, yellow…MORE

Public health officials are urging parents to protect their children and those around them for in the upcoming school year by making sure their children's vaccinations are complete.

According to staffers, this year in our state under-…MORE

Although the Seattle City Council has approved a 20-cent fee on all disposable shopping bags, the Washington Food Industry is attempting to give its consumers a choice with a referendum that could put the issue to a public vote.

"We agree…MORE

In an effort to enhance water quality protection measures in the Redondo Beach and surrounding marine environment, the Lakehaven Utility District will sink $4.8 million into the upgrade of the Redondo Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall line. The…MORE

After receiving $15,000 from the Neighborhood Matching Fund Grant in 2006, residents of 14th Avenue Northwest were able to create a vision of a safer, more beautified street with green space, but there is no mechanism for financing the upgrade.…MORE

The pop of a dozen baseballs hitting leather mitts cut through the cool summer air.

It's a familiar sound that resonates throughout ballparks across America during the summer, and one this team of boys from Federal Way has likely heard a…MORE

The West Seattle High School Foundation, with the support of the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Alumni Association, announced the first annual Back-to-School Breakfast Bash

The breakfast is slated to take place at the high…MORE

Volunteer Chore Services - a nonprofit that has provided chore assistance for seniors throughout Seattle since 1981 - hired a new West Region volunteer coordinator in June.

Kerrie Carbary, the recent hire, says she is eager to expand the…MORE