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Port of Seattle Commissioners voted 3-2 on Aug.

After years of confrontation, the major airport-related story now for surrounding Highline communities is economic development partnerships with the Port of Seattle.

Des Moines Mayor Bob Sheckler said last week that the port and Des Moines…MORE

The 2007 Han Woo-Ri Northwest Korean Sports and Cultural Festival - a colorful and cultural event that celebrates all things Korean -will be held Sept. 21-23 in Federal Way.

The three-day event features contemporary and traditional music…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

Highline School Board members are expected to approve on Aug. 22 a $168 million general fund budget for the 2007-2008 school year.

There was no public comment on the budget proposal at an Aug. 8 public hearing.

New finance director…MORE

Art teams up with pedestrian safety in a pilot program of colorful crosswalks to be installed soon at the intersection of California Avenue and Southwest Lander Street.

Based on a compass rose theme, the new crosswalks will feature an…MORE

People who are laid off or lose their jobs can avoid long waits on the phone by applying for unemployment-insurance benefits online, according to the Washington Employment Security Department.

There were almost 98,000 calls made to the…MORE

Commuters need not worry about traffic delays caused by opening the low-level Spokane Street Bridge for ships or boats.

While repair work is underway on Interstate 5 for the next few weeks, large vessels will not be allowed to sail up the…MORE

Candidates for West Seattle's Seattle School Board position told the community last week what they would do to restore confidence in the public school system and unite an often-divided board.

Candidates from each of the four open School…MORE