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King County Councilmember Dow Constantine and 34th District state legislators called the Washington Supreme Court decision to allow the issuance of permits for a massive gravel mining operation on Maury Island a major setback for Puget Sound.…MORE

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting community input for the development of its "strategic business plan," which will guide department actions for the next five years.

At a recent community meeting, several residents…MORE

Jim Diers' charm is infectious.

The Seattle School Board decided last week it would mull other options to the co-location of Denny Middle School and Sealth High, including sticking with separate campuses, which would delay completion by two years and go supremely over budget.…MORE

Woodland Park Zoo has increased its winter admission fee by 50 cents to help offset increasing costs.

Effective Jan. 1, the new fees through April 30 are: Adult (13-64) $11; Child (3-12) $8; and Toddler (0-2) Free. Seniors and people with…MORE

The owner of West Seattle's only existing motel plans to renovate its 50 guest rooms and then seek a neighborhood zoning change from the city to allow taller buildings so that 50 additional rooms could be built on the upper floors.

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Only $25,000 to go.

Libby Carr, co-chair of the Seattle Statue of Liberty Plaza Project, reported last Saturday - with 10 days to go - that pledges and donations after expenses, totaled within $25,000 of their goal.

The last day for…MORE

An "inappropriate relationship" with a Federal Way public defender likely played a role in a local judge's decision to step down.

With more details of the abrupt resignation of Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Colleen Hartl coming to…MORE

Monthly meetings of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Stakeholder Advisory Committee are open to the public, though not all are open for public comment. The next meeting is 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24. The location hasn't been finalized.

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Highline cities elected mayors this week as city councils held their first regular meetings of the new year.

Councilwoman Joan McGilton was elected by a unanimous vote of her fellow city council members to a second two-year term as mayor…MORE