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The city of Seattle is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Mayor's Small Business Awards.

The awards will honor the diversity and excellence of Seattle's small businesses, and their contribution to the city's economic vitality and…MORE

Burien again is looking for a developer to build a full-service hotel and conference center in the city's downtown business district.

The planned hotel, with about 200 guest rooms plus deluxe condominiums on the top floors, will be located…MORE

Superintendent Raj Manhas and Chief Academic Officer Carla Santorno have announced principal appointments for the 2007-2008 school year.

"I am very impressed by the caliber of the individuals appointed to principal roles for 2007-2008,"…MORE

A water taxi from Shilshole to downtown Seattle, light rail to the University of Washington and a long-time plan for a Sound Transit commuter rail stop could help ease Ballard's growing congestion, but none are likely for many years.

The…MORE

A court date of June 19 has been set for Alex Coberly, the principal at Whittier Elementary school who has been charged with a misdemeanor count of indecent exposure by the Seattle City Attorney's office.

Coberly's attorney, David Vogel…MORE

Seattle Public Schools is hosting two community workshops and a series of drop-in meetings from May 16 to 30 so that parents and community members can offer their ideas and learn more about the Board's review of the Student Assignment Plan, a…MORE

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council's annual elections will be conducted Thursday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount View Elementary School, 10811 12th Ave.

Seattle City Light is seeking community input about what should be done with a former substation lot in the Sunset Hill neighborhood; it could go to another city department, be sold to the highest bidder or become public open space.

The…MORE

Who are the Trusted Advocates? If you're an average White Center-ite the term "Trusted Advocate" may not ring a bell.

But chances are you've met at least one of them and that you're already aware of the work they've been doing here. One of…MORE

With Puget Sound in the background, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law at Des Moines Beach Park on May 7 legislation designed to protect and restore this prominent estuary.

Gregoire also announced the appointment of Bill Ruckelshaus,…MORE