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The City of Federal Way Parks Department re-opened the West Hylebos Wetlands Park Wednesday, April 11, after repairing storm damage from the recent winter storms. Crews were able to open the portion of the boardwalk that had the most severe…MORE

More than 3,000 elementary and middle school students at seven Des Moines-area schools participated this academic year in the Book/Clam-O-Rama.

And the reading will continue on Saturday, April 28, at the Waterland Reading Invitational,…MORE

The Seattle Mariners once again have King County Metro Transit in their lineup for the 2007 season.

For $3 each way, fans can eliminate driving and parking hassles by boarding buses at suburban park-and-ride lots for trips to and from…MORE

For many southwest Des Moines residents, the effects of last winter's severe windstorm will be felt into the summer.

The Saltwater Park Bridge on Marine View Drive South, damaged on Dec.

HB 1024

Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

By a vote of 41 to 8 on April 3, the Senate approved HB 1024, which would prohibit the sale, manufacture or distribution of products that contain polybrominated diphenyl…MORE

Chase away the last chill of winter by refurbishing the yard with gardening finds, bargains and even free plants from the fourth annual Bloomin Burien Plant Sale.

The sale on the sidewalks of Olde Burien runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

King County Executive Ron Sims recently appointed 21 commission members to review the county's charter.

Two of those appointed are from the Highline area: Tara Jo Heinecke of Des Moines, the former chairwoman of the 33rd Legislative…MORE

Friends and family members of Matthew "Tatsuo" Nakata are demanding justice as they learn that the driver who hit and killed the 29-year-old City Council aide last fall will not face a felony charge.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm…MORE

The seventh annual Backyard Wildlife Festival in Tukwila will take place at the community center on Saturday, May 12.

The event at 12424 42nd Ave. S. will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Wildlife Garden Tour taking place from 3 to 5 p…MORE

Much of the public believes the Seattle School District is in financial turmoil, though that's not the case, said the district's chief operating officer, Mark Green.

Green spoke with superintendent Raj Manhas and chief academic officer…MORE