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For the past seven years no Seattle high school student has received a failing grade on a report card.

That's because since 2000 E grades, the equivalent of an F, were banished and instead students received an N signifying "no credit." But…MORE

After Mayor Greg Nickels proposed new regulations for townhouses, some believe the process could become even more prolonged and costly.

But a group of architects now hopes to share the importance of multi-family housing and its new…MORE

This year students at Seattle Public Schools are not only learning what they need to do to stay healthy, but also why.

The district has adopted the new physical education program, Five For Life, for students from kindergarten through high…MORE

When Joel and Nicole Donnelly look out at the view from their deck, five 10-foot-tall cellular phone antennas constructed on the roof of the apartment complex next door block what would be a sweeping view of the city.

Soon the Donnelly's…MORE

Three ambitious young people from this area have come up with a new twist on an old adage.

"When life gives you lemons, make limoncello" is the motto of James Stark, Nichole Finamore and James Vert.

The trio are associates at a West…MORE

It was a big day for Sal's Deli in Burien last week. A group of students from Highline High School chose to employ their artistic talents and decorate the windows of several area businesses to announce their big Homecoming celebration. Jim Hughes…MORE

Nov. 30, 1993 I got the call. "They're in the culvert!" whispered the voice on the other end, as if it might not be true if she said it out loud.

It was Nancy Malmgren. Members of the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project had been…MORE

The city-appointed board that reviews major mixed-use projects in the area was happier with the massing of a six-story 234-unit apartment building set to replace the Sunset Bowl at the second meeting to review the project, but they had some…MORE

Seattle mayor Greg Nickels presented his proposed 2009-2010 budget to the city council with a distinct focus on human services and public safety.

The proposed general budget totals $920 million in 2009 and $952 million in 2010. The Seattle…MORE

The Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed this weekend for semiannual inspection and repairs and open Saturday morning for public walking tours.

State Route 99, between the Battery Street Tunnel and Spokane Street, will be closed to traffic…MORE