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Upside down fir Christmas trees became a tradition a millennium ago in Europe. The base pointing upward symbolized the Holy Trinity. Photo by Steve Shay

The future of Federal Way, Milton and Fife just got greener.

Friends of the Hylebos announced today that the inaugural HomeStreet Bank Tree Challenge raised $16,950 for tree planting efforts in the Hylebos Creek Watershed.

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The nutcracker that looks like modern art, "cracked head" black dots along eyes and arms : It is called "Dialogue" by artists, Alan Altman and Beth Annelye. It is called "Dialogue" because every 15-minutes it "speaks" a remark to stop walkers-by…MORE

Peter Maier signs a document and it's official, as he is sworn in as Seattle School board member during oath of office ceremonies at the Seattle School District last week. He defeated incumbent Sally Soriano.

The nutcracker that looks like Northwest totem pole holding fish and it is called "Dodem Nutcracker" by artist Laura Grames. Photo by Steve Shay

Last Saturday crowds converged on the grocery store the day before it closed. Many items were on sale including 50 percent off on most perishables.

by Steve Shay

With Christmas approaching, thoughts turn to giving, lights, and joy.

Gerry Kingen, owner of Salty's on Alki, has gone a bit overboard this year by celebrating all three, peppering his restaurants with 18 larger-than-…MORE

The board of the King County Ferry District has adopted a plan, budget and financing a potential ferry route from Shilshole to downtown.

Besides the Vashon ferry and year-around West Seattle Water Taxi, the council also approved five "…MORE

Madison Middle School sixth grade student Alia Paddock recently won the Macy's "Follow a Leader" essay contest.

The competition involved writing a letter to one of 26 Seattle business leaders. Alia chose to write to Brenda F. Barnette CEO…MORE

The city is seeking candidates for a vacant position on the Seattle Women's Commission which advises the mayor, City Council and city departments on issues that impact women in Seattle.

As advisors to the mayor, City Council and city…MORE