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The Seattle City Council approved legislation to expand a tax break for developers to 22 additional neighborhoods, including West Seattle, ending for now a long debate over whether the city's Multi-Family Tax Exemption program will increase…MORE

Potholes can rattle a car and the driver's nerves as the tires bounce and the suspension bends, possibly causing expensive repair bills.

"Potholes can take the alignment out of adjustment, bend wheels and put wear and tear on the struts…MORE

The city is seeking possible new requirements for the city's un-reinforced masonry buildings estimated to number up to 1,000, most of which have not been seismically retrofitted.

A study summarizes the experience of several California…MORE

The White Center residents recently were invited to Mount View Presbyterian Church to hear a presentation by Jeretha McKinley of the Chicago Health Connection to hear about the Doula Outreach Program through Open Arms Perinatal Services.

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Fireworks watchers got a colorful vantage point from Alki Beach near 55th Street SW Friday night. Looking toward the northeast horizon the "4th of Jul-Ivars Fireworks Show" over Elliott Bay was big, boastful and traditional. From the same spot…MORE

With more people using Steve Cox Memorial Park-Mel Olson Stadium in White Center, a demand has been created for food and drinks to keep baseball fans happy.

The demand has spurred King County Parks to seek a local business to provide food…MORE

Lorri Ericson, the current planning and research/administrative services manager for the Puyallup Police Department, has been named assistant city manager of Des Moines.

Ericson "brings a wealth of public sector experience and knowledge to…MORE

City, regional and state officials joined in a ribbon cutting last week to mark completion of phase one of Des Moines' 16th Avenue South Improvement Project.

Mayor Bob Sheckler noted that even as construction costs skyrocket, the $5.8…MORE

A $10,000 reward is being offered, leading to the person or persons responsible for the arson fire on June 29 at the Tara and Jenny Marie apartments that killed three people and left dozens homeless.

The damage to the apartments is…MORE

It is a wrenching conversation few 20 year olds can imagine.