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Some people get their thrills from skydiving or bungee jumping.

But not local drag racer Dan Benham.

Benham gets his thrills from the release of a button that sends his car to speeds of 169 miles-per-hour in an 8.9 second quarter-…MORE

The city has announced several neighborhood projects that will receive more than $350,000 in matching funds from the Department of Neighborhoods.

The money will support projects in West Seattle and South Park covering subjects as diverse…MORE

ArtsWest Playhouse's eighth annual gala "The Beat Goes On" was the most successful ever in the organization's history, raising $152,000 for arts and education programs.

"The fantastic success of this special event shows just how many…MORE

On Sunday, August 19, the Steamer Virginia V will revisit her historic central Puget Sound routes by cruising around Vashon and Maury Island.

The National Historic Landmark vessel will steam past wharves and waterfront communities where…MORE

Leaders and Achievers(tm) Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors with a grant from The Comcast

Three Federal Way area students have been recognized as Comcast Leaders and Achievers(tm) with a $1,000 grant from The Comcast…MORE

Discover Financial Services is proud to announce that Seri Hyun, a Federal Way, WA high school student is one of 300 state winners of a 2007 Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship and will receive a $2,500 award.

State winners are…MORE

The city has announced a matching fund grant of $4,375 for Bergen Place Park Enhancement to go along with a pledge by Friends of Bergen Place Organization of $7,588.

This project proposes installation of six 25-foot flagpoles to display…MORE

Cothron McMillian has been tabbed to become principal at Whittier Elementary School.

McMillian has an 18-year history as a Seattle Public Schools administrator.

Fishermen's Terminal is halfway through its transformation. Docks 5-10 are being redeveloped in a two-phase construction process. The $22 million project includes structural changes, utility upgrades and dredging.

In the end the terminal…MORE

A run-off election will be held this week for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark Board, the body that reviews and approves all changes to building exteriors and new construction within the historic district.

John Burreson, owner of…MORE