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The Ballard Library and all of the other 25 new and remodeled branch libraries as well as the startling Central Library will open for tours with a commemorative Library Passport available at Ballard Branch and all other library locations…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

The city has created the Green Building Task Force, an advisory panel that will provide recommendations to make homes and businesses more energy efficient and climate-friendly.

Over the next six months, the task force will provide feedback…MORE

In 2000, a four-year-old girl from Philadelphia approached her mother with a plan. She was going to set up a lemonade stand in her front lawn to raise money to fund research for children with cancer.

"I thought it was adorable. It didn't…MORE

As early as 9 a.m. the smell of baked chicken, fresh egg salad, bubbling turkey-vegetable soup and the vast amounts of colorful fruits and vegetables waft out of Phinney Ridge's St. John's United Lutheran Church kitchen. Makes one wonder what's…MORE

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, is looking into potential fixes to state law that could prevent tragedies such as that of the recent shooting of a grandmother hiking in the North Cascades by a 14-year old hunter.

"When teens had higher…MORE

With a roomful of teddy bears needing clothes, volunteers at the Northwest Senior Activity Center made outfits for the 150 stuffed animals and donated them to the Moyer Foundation.

Six volunteers had been sewing clothes for the bears since…MORE

The Washington State Department of Revenue has made it easier for taxpayers without computers to access resources online following the department's installation of self-service computer workstations in each of its 12 field offices.

"Now,…MORE

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