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As wireless communication companies seek permission to erect more and more cellphone towers on West Seattle apartment buildings, it's difficult to figure out how many antennas there are because the city doesn't keep a running total and companies…MORE

The fire marshal's office with South King Fire & Rescue is scheduled to receive a $2,500 grant on Thursday, April 26, to fund specialized equipment for a fire investigation vehicle.

Jerry Kenkel, vice-president and San Francisco…MORE

The Ballard Historical Society is unveiling a series of new history markers along the Ballard Avenue Landmark District on Saturday.

The event takes place at 11 a.m. at Marvin's Garden Park, at the base of the old bell tower. A two by three…MORE

The King County Road Services Division is scheduled to begin its roadside weed control program in Federal Way and unincorporated areas of the county on May 7.

As part of the program, certified technicians will perform controlled herbicide…MORE

The collapse of public support for the monorail in November 2005 created a mass transit void in West Seattle and Ballard that is likely to continue for years.

Sound Transit is currently building a 19-mile-long light rail system from the…MORE

A citizens' task force recently recommended renewing the King County Parks levy, which will expire at year's end, and restoring routine park maintenance improvements.

The Parks Futures Task Force also recommended county investment in open…MORE

Developers of the Silver Cloud Inn will need to do more to prove the proposed hotel would be used by the industrial community before the city will approve land use permits.

The six-story, 175-room hotel with ground-floor retail is planned…MORE

It's spring!

A long-time battle between the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department and a group of Loyal Heights residents has ended with some vindication for the community members.

Mistakes were made and opportunities were lost during the public…MORE

Do you think you have to write the Great American Novel the first time you set your pen to paper in order to be a writer? That's not how it happens.

Find out more about the writing world at the first-ever Federal Way Writer's Retreat at…MORE