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New interim regulations to protect trees in Seattle would close a loophole used by developers to take down trees before applying for a development permit.

The proposed interim regulations will be transmitted to City Council for review and…MORE

The Burien Planning Commission meeting room was packed Sept. 23 as residents of Lake Burien came to protest the proposed rezoning of two portions of the Ruth Dykeman Children's Center property.

The children's center, which is currently…MORE

While some of Seattle's public elementary schools are over capacity, other student populations are dropping. Looking at current enrollment, as well as 10-year projections, the Seattle School Board is planning to reallocate resources so that…MORE

The days of sock hops, soda fountains and roller rinks are only a distant memory of what kids and teens look forward to when the weekend hits.

As iPod, Internet and video games take center stage it's a wonder what will become of the few…MORE

When Jill Wakefield was diagnosed with breast cancer last year she found herself reevaluating her life.

As she battled the life-threatening illness she contemplated what mattered most to her. What she discovered was a renewed determination…MORE

If you're planning to see Burien Little Theatre's rockin', screamin', and outrageous "Rocky Horror Show," here are a few tips for uninitiated audience members:

You might want to re-consider the idea that theatre audiences sit still and…MORE

The Burien City Council will be considering a resolution regarding Proposition 1, mass transit expansion, on Oct. 20.

All interested parties that are for or against the levy are invited to speak at the council's regular meeting on Oct. 6,…MORE

Puget Sound-based developer Tarragon was selected over Legacy Partners by the Tukwila City Council Sept. 22 as the developer for the Tukwila Village project.

Tukwila Village, a planned mixed-use development, has been in the works for over…MORE

In the Sept. 17 issue of the Ballard News Tribune, incorrect information was given about the height of the suicide-prevention barrier on Aurora Bridge. The height of the barrier fence along the Aurora Bridge will be 10 feet. We regret the error…MORE

After a nearly two-decade controversy over construction of the third runway, the first plane touched down on the newly built runway on Sept. 25.

The brand new Alaska Airlines 737 touched down five times before taking off again as part of…MORE