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The city of Seattle is changing the definitions of its land-use code to allow more density as well as flexibility in areas designated for duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, apartment buildings, condominiums and other multifamily developments.

There are plans to install a double faced, externally illuminated 50-foot high billboard just north of the Ballard Bridge on 15th Avenue Northwest, according to Seattle's Department of Planning and Development.

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Landscape architects along with students from the University of Washington asked White Center residents' opinions about what activities and structures they want at White Center Heights Park when it is remodeled in June.

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The Port of Seattle will build a new container terminal and relocate an existing cruise terminal, the Port Commission decided last week.

"Recent and anticipated growth in the Port's container shipping business is driving this project,"…MORE

With the mayor battling for a tunnel, the governor pushing for a new viaduct, and Seattle voters wondering if their March 13 vote will even slightly affect the outcome, the future of vehicular transportation along the downtown waterfront remains…MORE

Seventeen Northwest wineries will offer tastings at this year's Poverty Bay Wine Festival.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 11, from noon to 6 p.m., at the Des Moines Beach Park…MORE

Two Ballard residents realized they had been scammed at their homes last week after giving money to a man claiming to represent a local non-profit organization.

Both people described a black man with a slight beard, 5 foot 11 inches and…MORE

Effective April 1, South King Fire & Rescue's fire protection classification in Des Moines will improve from Class 4 to Class 3.

Fire Chief/Administrator Allen D.

A dead man was found floating in the water near the bird sanctuary at Golden Gardens on Monday, Feb. 12 by a park visitor. The King County Medical Examiner's office has identified the victim as Thomas Christopher Robbins, 54 years old.

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Federal Way City Manager Neal Beets announced today the promotion of two long-standing City department heads to become Assistant City Managers.