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Some important distinctions were left out of an article in the Feb. 21 edition about the city's proposed changes to multifamily development zones.

The proposed increase in height limits would be 5 feet, not 10.

The city proposes…MORE

The year is 1919. The place is St. Louis. The setting is a modest family home in an era before electricity and telephones were common conveniences. The cast of characters includes a God-fearing mother and her four daughters.

Sounds just…MORE

Seattle Public Utilities has saved about $76 million over the past two years - bringing more than $10 a month in savings for residential ratepayers.

Utilities' "asset management" policies are based on the best practices of the world's best…MORE

The West Seattle Democratic Women's Club has established a $500 scholarship available to one graduating student from West Seattle High School and to one graduating student from Chief Sealth High School in the coming academic year.

To…MORE

Girl Scouts throughout the Highline community began their annual fundraising cookie sale last weekend.

And once again, they will participate in Operation Cookie Drop as part of their sale, which runs March 2-18.

Last year Totem…MORE

Residents trying to form a stewardship group with the Seattle Parks and Recreation department hope to increase their role in protecting Seattle's only skate bowl from "tags" and other vandalism.

Leading that effort is Scott Shinn, a member…MORE

Rotary Club of West Seattle is looking for applicants in financial need to apply for the 2007 Gambriell Scholarship.

This year the scholarship is worth up to $8,000 to help pay for post-secondary schooling toward a two or four year…MORE

The Federal Way Police Department wants to inform city residents of a disturbing increase in the number of reported home burglaries over the past six years.

An analysis of the reports from 2001-2005 indicated a steady increase in…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation had to file an official public records request with the Washington State Department of Transportation to obtain a copy of a contractor's review saying there are no insurmountable problems with the city's…MORE

U.S. Weightlifting Team member Melanie Roach continues her quest for the 2008 Olympics on March 2 at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio.

Over 40 competitors will compete for just 15 spots on the World Team that will compete in…MORE