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The Seattle Police Officers' Guild overwhelmingly approved a new city contract that increased wages by 25.6 percent over the life of the four-year contract.

With more than 90 percent of 1,119 ballots returned, 89 percent favored the…MORE

The Federal Way Chorale announced that Aimee Hong and Caitlin Kolas are the winners of its 2008 scholarship competition.

Each will receive a $1000 scholarship to help them pursue the study of music at a college of their choice.

Ms.…MORE

Ballard Corners Park, in the planning process for years, is one step closer to becoming reality with construction firms turning in their bids by May 28 and work possibly starting in late June.

The park will revitalize the intersection of…MORE

For the second consecutive year, Federal Way Television (FWTV) won Telly awards for its original cable television programs.

The 29th annual national competition honors excellence in television, video, web and film production.

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Community members pleaded with Seattle City Council members last week to consider more money for human services in the 2009-2010 biennial budget process, but the residents were told the city is facing a potential steep loss of tax income.

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"My cousin Edith speaks English and Hebrew but counts only in Norwegian," said Dr. Eugene Normand.

Normand spoke at the Nordic Heritage Museum May 15. His talk was about Jewish refugees brought to Norway following World War II. Edith, her…MORE

An American Automotive Association study shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile.

"While the cost of some driving expenses…MORE

A three-hour power outage along the Syttende Mai Parade route along Market Street and Ballard Avenue did not seem to dial down the electricity in the air during this year's parade of Norwegian pride and independence.

Grand Marshal Hanne…MORE

Opinions were strong, and manners weren't polite, at an open house for the Alaskan Way Viaduct at Adams Elementary School last Thursday.

Placards stood on easels around the cafeteria, describing building blocks toward replacing the viaduct…MORE

Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Wash. has endorsed Barack Obama for president.

"I am proud to endorse Barack Obama today, because I believe he will bring us together to achieve the kind of change we need in this country moving forward," the Seattle…MORE