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On Friday, Aug. 31, King County Councilman Larry Phillips is hosting the first of a series of neighborhood walks in his district, which includes Ballard. On that day he will be at Carkeek Park and the Carkeek Environmental Learning Center, 950 N.…MORE

In an attempt to encourage developers to build more affordable housing for middle-income workers, Mayor Greg Nickels has released a revamped version of Seattle's tax exemption program, which builders say has never "penciled out."

The…MORE

Seattle Public Schools' principals were the students last week as the new superintendent, who pulled out names on Popsicle sticks, quizzed them on best practices at the Summer Leadership Institute, a two week professional development session.…MORE

Construction on the extension of the Burke Gilman Trail from Northwest 60th Street to Golden Gardens Park hit another snag recently when the Seattle Department of Transportation realized it didn't have a necessary storm water permit.

The $…MORE

The Washington State Little League Baseball All Star Championship was held at Badger Mountain Park, Richland, WA. July 21-28th. Our very own West Seattle Little League All Stars (11-12year old boys) won 3rd place in this prestigious State…MORE

Mike Bonifazi is quick to tell you he likes to avoid "the H-word" as much as possible. But it is hard to do these days because to many, he is a hero.

The recent Kennedy High School graduate had big plans upon graduation. However, risking…MORE

The South King Fire & Rescue District could save up to $1 million over six years if voters approve Proposition 1 on the Aug. 21 primary election ballot, according to Chief Al Church.

Proposition 1, a property tax levy lid lift measure…MORE

Voters on both sides of the annexation dividing line will decide the issue on August 21, a date set by the Federal Way City Council last May.

The August 21 date coincides with the state primary election.

The combined population of…MORE

Groundbreaking has yet to occur for the new Burien City Hall/King County Regional Library at Town Square, but its cost keeps going up.

Burien council members learned about the latest cost overrun at their Aug. 6 meeting.

Originally…MORE

Mike Bonifazi is quick to tell you he likes to avoid "the H-word" as much as possible. But it is hard to do these days because to many, he is a hero.

The recent Kennedy High School graduate had big plans upon graduation. However, risking…MORE