King County's newly released 2007 Annual Growth Report shows that the county is growing more diverse and more densely populated, with more rich and poor people.
The increase in diversity is most pronounced in suburban cities beyond Seattle…MORE
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VIDEO: Steve Cox Memorial Park dedicated in White Center
Sun, 04/06/08
The spirit of Steve Cox, and a chilly wind, were felt by many on the field and in the stands of the newly dedicated Steve Cox Memorial Park Saturday as family, friends, dignitaries, and many King County police and firefighters honored the deputy…MORE
Elliott Bay Water Taxi sails into summer: Service begins with Sunday, April 27 kickoff event
Sat, 04/05/08
The return of the Elliott Bay Water Taxi for another summer season will be celebrated with a kick-off event on Sunday, April 27 from noon to 2 p.m.
Refreshments, live music, and family activities will be featured at the event at West…MORE
Chainsaw event held to replace "Bigfoot"
Thu, 04/03/08
The owner of a Chiropractic clinic Dr. Tom Payne had his prized mascot Sasquatch Sam stolen last year and the thieves were attempting to cut off the legs to cover up the theft when they were caught 4 blocks away in a neighborhood backyard.
…MOREViaduct advisory committee considers transit, public policy
Tue, 04/01/08
The Alaskan Way Viaduct Stakeholders Advisory Committee focused on the next two building blocks toward a solution for the central waterfront structure: transit and public policy.
They scheduled an extra half an hour for this fourth meeting…MORE
All mail voting off until 2009
Tue, 04/01/08
King County Elections is postponing all-mail voting until 2009 because the equipment needed has not yet received required federal certification.
Other components for all-mail elections will be phased-in this year.
The vote counting…MORE
Highland Park gets credit union grant
Tue, 04/01/08
Highland Park Elementary School has been awarded a BECU School Grant for $1,750.
It will be used to purchase large screens for each classroom. These screens will complement the new presentation technology that was provided through the last…MORE
Six honored on Burien's birthday
Tue, 04/01/08
JoAn Cox, the mother of slain King County Deputy Sheriff Steve Cox, was honored as the Burien citizen community activist of the year at the city's 15th birthday celebration and awards ceremony March 28.
Mick Purdy and Adrian Kelly, owners…MORE
Port names new director of real estate and property
Tue, 04/01/08
Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani has named Joe McWilliams as managing director of real estate and property management.
McWilliams has over 15 years of experience in the Seattle real estate market. During his career he has served in…MORE
Water District 49 starts on storts
Tue, 04/01/08
Water District 49 in Burien has launched a project to replace the "storts" on local fire hydrants.
A stort is a time-saving device that is permanently attached to a fire hydrant so firefighters don't have to hook up an adaptor before…MORE
