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King County Executive Ron Sims recently appointed 21 commission members to review the county's charter.

Two of those appointed are from the Highline area: Tara Jo Heinecke of Des Moines, the former chairwoman of the 33rd Legislative…MORE

HB 1024

Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

By a vote of 41 to 8 on April 3, the Senate approved HB 1024, which would prohibit the sale, manufacture or distribution of products that contain polybrominated diphenyl…MORE

The seventh annual Backyard Wildlife Festival in Tukwila will take place at the community center on Saturday, May 12.

The event at 12424 42nd Ave. S. will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Wildlife Garden Tour taking place from 3 to 5 p…MORE

Friends and family members of Matthew "Tatsuo" Nakata are demanding justice as they learn that the driver who hit and killed the 29-year-old City Council aide last fall will not face a felony charge.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm…MORE

The City of Federal Way is seeking volunteers to assist in two projects on Earth Day, April 21, 2007: the clean-up of the Brooklake Blueberry Farm and a graffiti removal project entitled "Operation Cover-up".

Activities at the Blueberry…MORE

There's a reason today's seniors are christened "The Greatest Generation." There's no slowing them down.

The Des Moines waterfront is recognized by local residents and visitors alike as the crown jewel of the "waterland community."

Now plans, both modest and grand, are underway to bring new life to the waterfront and to attract more visitors…MORE

An article in the March 28 edition erroneously stated that all northbound lanes of I-5 will be closed for a couple of weeks in August.

The repair work on the stretch of I-5 from Spokane Street northward to the I-90 interchange will be done…MORE

HB 1094

Making transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. By a vote of 81 to 16 on March 26, the House approved HB 1094, which would make appropriations to the 2007-09 state transportation budget. The transportation budget is one of…MORE

Small Faces Child Development Center is one of several youth and family service centers city wide that will face funding complications pending the school boards decision on how to deal with their surplus properties. Amber Trillo