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Though thousands of Seattle renters have been displaced by apartment-to-condominium conversions, a chunk of money the city set aside to help them with cost of relocation has barely been touched.

At the time this paper went to press, just…MORE

A citizens' advisory committee is hurriedly gathering public input on a possible new $140 million parks and open spaces levy that could be on the ballot this fall.

City Council member Tom Rasmussen, chair of the committee that established…MORE

Improper use of North Beach Park has the city and some neighbors upset as they complain about illegal trails put in by homeowners and other abuses to the natural area.

City officials say neighbors have been tossing yard waste, dumping…MORE

Thousands of people lined the streets of Ballard last Saturday to enjoy the Syttende Mai parade.

"I love the people, the pageantry and the camaraderie and the flags," said Erlene Steveson from the Edmonds Lodge No.

130 Sons of…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

The Cities of Des Moines and Kent are holding a series of public meetings to gather the community's thoughts and ideas on what Midway could look like in the future, what kinds of businesses are needed, and what types of transportation options…MORE

An open house will be held at Highline Community College on May 28 to receive public input on options for expanding the mass transit.

The open house will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the college, 2400 S. 240 St. in Des Moines. A…MORE

The Federal Way Hispanic community now has a City staff member solely dedicated to better connecting them with their local government and community services.

Teniel Sabin last month joined the City as its first-ever Hispanic Liaison.

State Representative Skip Priest announced recently he will seek his fourth term as 30th District Representative.

"My number one priority as a legislator is to make our area a better place for the families who work and live here," said…MORE