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General governmental revenue collections and expenditures by the city of Des Moines were marginally higher in the first quarter this year compared to the same period in 2007.

Revenue collections of $4,133,966 through March accounted for 23…MORE

The other day, my seven year-old son asked me what I did for a living.

When you are seven, there are livings that are easy to understand, of course. Teacher? Easy. Firefighter? Cool. Dentist, doctor, store-owner. All graspable.

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June 6, 4:05 PM Responding to a report last week in the Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Tim Gallagher clarified that Parks does not intend to take any action this year.

A scheduled briefing is an…MORE

On Wednesday, June 4, the tide was Seattle's lowest in 92 years, at minus 4.3 feet, and cause for quiet celebration and exploration as the surface under Luna/Anchor Park exposed a spongy world.

Three brave chaperones including two teachers and a parent took nine excited students from St. Bernadette Elementary School in Burien to Safeco Field to watch the June 4 Mariners game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

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General Motors is serious about spreading the word about what it is doing help people deal with rising fuel costs. So serious that they sent Dave Barthmuss, Group Manager for their Western Region, Environment and Energy Communications Team to…MORE

KapKa Primary School students became scientific straight-talkers at two forums last week thanks to their completed study on Fauntleroy Creek bacteria. Their study showed excessive findings of dog poop which, scientifically speaking, means high…MORE

Here is the schedule of events for Relay For Life of Highline 2008 to be held this weekend at Highline Memorial Stadium in Burien.

The relay raises funds and awareness of cancer. Organizers say it is also a time to remember those lost to…MORE

Ballard resident Gabrielle Bennett has received a Margin of Excellence Award from the Bellevue Community College Foundation in recognition of her outstanding work in support of the college and its students.

Bennett, a program manager and…MORE

A walk around Green Lake can earn you prizes now that the Orbiter Seattle system has been installed to keep track of people's exercise habits.

Participants purchase an Orbiter Seattle tag from Tim's Concessions, near the boat rental and…MORE