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Mayor Greg Nickels has nominated Julie Nelson as the new director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights.

Nickels selected Nelson after an extensive nationwide search, headed by a committee made up of community representatives and…MORE

Ballard residents recently met some future neighbors, when eight Tent City 3 residents talked about an upcoming move to Our Redeemer's Church.

The church has invited the roving homeless camp to set up their tents in their parking from…MORE

Washington State Ferries is now using the Winter Ferry Sailing Schedule until March 29.

The winter season is traditionally a slow season for the ferry system so seasonal cuts or changes in service are made to save money. This is the fifth…MORE

The Port of Seattle Commission have approved a slate of items that together form the initial elements of what is called the Port's Accountability Action Plan.

- Strengthening Commission oversight. Commissioners formed a group which will…MORE

When defending Madison Middle School geography bee champion, Sean Keller, missed a question about tornados midway through the preliminary round, his confidence was shaken, but he got his confidence back.

"By the end of the round, when I…MORE

Granting an easement for a road to a proposed 200-condominium project on a hill above Seahurst Park would counter what the Highline School District teaches students about the environment.

That was the argument of some park neighbors in the…MORE

An ACORN "Prosperity Center" to provide free tax preparation, year-round benefits screening and other services for low- and moderate-income King County residents opened with a ribbon cutting on Jan.

Four days after "Super Tuesday," when 24 states hold presidential primary elections, Washington Democrats and Republicans will have the chance to make their voices heard.

Members of both parties will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, to discuss…MORE

The Times/News presents a summary of action on bills by Highline-area lawmakers in the Washington Legislature.

For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.com - a free, non-partisan Website that is the source for this report.

The Highline area may have its third farmers market this summer.

SeaTac neighborhood coordinator Trudy Olson presented a proposal to city lawmakers on Jan. 22 for a weekend farmers market, most likely at Angle Lake Park, to start in late…MORE