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Paper or plastic? Beginning in January either choice could cost you.

The City Council's committee decision on a proposal to tax all disposable shopping bags is scheduled for July 22. If approved by the committee and later by the full…MORE

Public art pieces removed from the Ballard Bridge after being damaged during a February 2006 windstorm will be re-installed at the end of July.

The eight aluminum sculptures stood 10 feet tall. Two sculptures had brackets that were…MORE

City of Burien officials are looking forward to developing the "most pad-ready spot" in the Northeast Burien Redevelopment Planning Area after a deal between the Port of Seattle and the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) for affordable housing…MORE

In the aftermath of the fatal Burien fire that struck the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments, stories of shadowy figures, harrowing escapes and compassionate helpers surfaced.

Days after a fence was erected an unusual figure lurked on the…MORE

In a four-hour marathon meeting on July 8, SeaTac lawmakers wrestled with the details of implementing their vision for multi-family housing and increased retail in areas surrounding two light-rail stations.

The stations set to open next…MORE

In the book of Exodus, when God sent bread from heaven to feed the Israelites, it was a sweet bread they called "manna."

Manna was described as being "like the coriander seed" and tasted like wafers made with honey.

Well, God may…MORE

A fundraising event for victims of the fatal June 29 Burien apartment fire is scheduled for July 16, beginning at 6 p.m., at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, 435 S.W. 152nd St. in downtown Burien.

All proceeds, as well as the entire day's profits…MORE

Free music, store specials, and a sunny day drew families and people from around the area to Olde Burien on Saturday for the Olde Burien Block Party.A dunk tank, a giant chess board, beer garden and a sidewalk sale all contributed to a sunny…MORE

Water taxi passenger service from the Des Moines Marina to the Tall Ships Festival in Tacoma was a "major success," city officials reported last week.

"We provided six round trips to Tacoma over the July Fourth weekend, with a total of 490…MORE

The first meeting of Sustainable Burien will be held at the Burien Library, 14700 6th Ave.