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Reforming the health care system in Washington state. By a vote of 53 to 44, on March 10, the House approved HB 1569, which would reform the health care system in Washington State by creating a Washington Health Insurance…MORE

Neither snow nor cold weather could keep South King Fire & Rescue firefighters, Des Moines Marina personnel and the Washington State Department of Ecology from joining forces last month.

During last month's arctic blast, the three…MORE

An effort is underway to ensure West Seattle residents are prepared, neighborhood-by-neighborhood, for the next disaster that could leave them without power, water or even food.

Last winter's storm, officially named "Hanukkah Eve Wind…MORE

Highline Community College is seeking nominations for its 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

The Alumnus Award honors individuals who attended Highline and who are making outstanding contributions in their chosen fields of endeavor.

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After the Burien City Council declared unincorporated North Highline a potential annexation area last fall, Seattle followed suit.

With the two cities at loggerheads, each appealed the action of the other to the state Growth Management…MORE

Des Moines' Seniors Sunday Dance Group will soon be tripping the light fantastic at the magnificent Masonic Retirement Center, a/k/a "Landmark by the Sound," known for decades for its architectural beauty and memories.

And you're invited…MORE

Voters have approved the Highline School District's $140 million, four-year educational programs and operations levy on its first try.

As of last week, King County Elections officials reported 11,723 votes (65 percent) for and 6,311 votes…MORE

A new park is being planned for the top of Seattle's highest hill.

For many years, a no-nonsense fence has kept the public away from the Myrtle Street water towers and the ground level, open reservoir along 35th Avenue Southwest. The city…MORE

Upon arriving at Sea-Tac Airport in late January, Zhu Dan didn't know much about Seattle, but she did know the city was famous for rain, that Boeing airplanes came from here and that Bill Gates lived in the nearby.

What little else she…MORE

American President Lines container ships calling regularly at Terminal 5 near Harbor Avenue Southwest are switching to low-sulfur fuel while in port to reduce air pollution.

The voluntary changeover to low-sulfur fuel while in Seattle is…MORE