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Ask anyone who commutes in Federal Way what they consider the city's biggest drawback to its steady growth over the past 18 years, and they'll likely settle on one answer: Traffic.

Even before its incorporation in 1990, Federal Way has…MORE

Greenwood resident Kris Steinnes was driving down Highway 99 some years ago when she had an epiphany.

She wanted to create a community of women who were supportive and committed to strengthening and empowering the voice and dreams of women…MORE

More than a year after Terry McMacken was injured on the Ballard Bridge, it remains a dangerous stretch of commute for many cyclists.

Two weeks ago McMacken died from injuries sustained in July 2007 on the Ballard Bridge when the bicycle…MORE

The Seattle School District plans to close more schools due to budget deficits and declining enrollment. It will hold a series of public workshops as a step toward that goal.

The community is invited to two consultative workshops on Dec. 4…MORE

After closing and being sold for $13 million to accommodate new apartments, Sunset Bowl's presence had its last chance at staying in Ballard as its most recent owners put it up for nomination in front of the City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation…MORE

Vehicle theft in King County in 2007 is down by 36 percent from an eight-year high in 2005, and law enforcement agencies are projecting a 55 percent decrease in 2008.

The Ballard Chamber of Commerce is launching an effort to get new Ballard residents to shop locally this holiday season.

Merchandise bags, stuffed with coupons and promotions from area businesses, will be distributed to the estimated 1,000…MORE

Ask professional driving instructor Daniel Lilleness what the difference is between teaching 15 year-olds and teaching senior citizens, and he will declare, "The young ones you can't get their foot on the brake and the old ones you can't get…MORE

The public will get a chance to question City Council members next week on the $1.85 billion 2009-2010 biennial budget, that the city says "puts people first."

The Seattle Channel's C.R.

The Seattle Department of Transportation decided last night not to enforce Business Access Travel Lanes on the 15th Avenue West corridor until community concerns around public safety and congestion can be resolved.

At a meeting Wednesday…MORE