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State Sen. Joe McDermott, D-West Seattle, has introduced legislation to protect and clarify the press rights of high school and college journalists.

McDermott's bill would prohibit unwarranted censorship of student media.

"Gaining…MORE

Toy recalls alone are not enough to ensure children's safety, says Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, who is seeking additional protections for Washington parents and children.

"The safety of children's products is a major concern of any…MORE

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

The Des Moines City Council is withdrawing its membership from the Puget Sound Regional Council as of July 1.

Following a heated exchange, lawmakers voted 4-3 to withdraw from the organization that deals with transportation planning among…MORE

Despite concerns about parking at a local mosque, SeaTac City Council members voted 4-2 on Jan.

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