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Mayor Greg Nickels signed an executive order in March to end the city's practice of buying bottled water for city employees and for public events because he said Seattle's water is reported to be "amongst the best in any major city in North…MORE

A city, just like a person, gets to celebrate its 50th birthday only once.

And Des Moines community leaders came up with dozens of ideas at a recent "summit" to make the Waterland city's 50th anniversary a special year-long occasion.

After four decades of dispute over the "Mercer Mess" Seattle's community members continue to debate the best way to address problems with the corridor.

While eight members of the Seattle City Council support a $193 million "Two-Way Mercer…MORE

The projected shortfall in King County's general fund could jeopardize a variety of public health programs including disease control and direct care at public health clinics, according to the chair of the King County Board of Health.

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The biggest party of the year, the Ballard SeafoodFest, is this weekend and thousands of people are expected to come enjoy the entertainment, children's events, booths and the famous salmon barbecue.

Warren Aakervik, president of Ballard…MORE

Elizabeth held her mother's hand as she gazed across the harbor to the warships that sailed into Elliott Bay.

President Theodore Roosevelt's Great White Fleet, on a world tour, arrived in Seattle on May 23, 1908 and more than 400,000…MORE

On a boat normally frequented by commuters and Mariners fans, West Seattle residents Irene Stewart and Bruce Butterfield found an entirely different use for the Elliott Bay Water Taxi: They got engaged.

On June 25, Stewart and Butterfield…MORE

On July 10, the Des Moines City Council approved a draft resolution to the South Transit board of directors endorsing a South Transit 2 plan for light rail.

Council supported the extension of light rail to South 272nd Street and encouraged…MORE

It has been said that by playing a musical instrument it make one smarter, teaches a person discipline, relieves stress, gives an individual a sense of achievement and is just a fun thing to learn and know how to do.

For Toni Reineke, head…MORE

Washington State Ferries is facing serious challenges, with the increased costs of operations due to rising fuel prices and the need for investment in infrastructure and new ferries.

Over the past several months, the Washington…MORE