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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to South Seattle Community College so it can construct facilities for the Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Center.

The award is part of a $5 million challenge grant from…MORE

The recently adopted 2007 King County Budget includes money for a Localizer Directional Aid approach noise impact study for the neighborhoods surrounding Boeing Field.

"I have been a long-time advocate of an Elliott Bay approach for planes…MORE

Carl Jensen, Highline's "Citizen of the Century," died on Nov. 21of cancer at age 97.

In March 2000, the Highline Historical Society bestowed the honor on the man who guided the Highline School District as superintendent from 1953 to 1971…MORE

Ballard's industrial area has been ravaged by thieves stealing metal products recently because of the high prices paid by recyclers.

During the weekend of Oct. 28th, someone climbed a fence at a local business and stole aluminum parts made…MORE

The Pathfinder community is a firm believer that building condition does not make a school program.

But with the floor literally crumbling beneath their feet in the rundown Genesee Hill building and little hope from the strapped Seattle…MORE

For over two years, Ballard resident Linda Smith waited to face the man who robbed and assaulted her aunt Irma, causing injuries that would eventually lead to her death.

Smith finally saw Tony Dale Green up close when he recently pleaded…MORE

While Burien and Seattle ponder White Center's future, White Center residents have ideas of their own about their community's tomorrow.

People gathered at the Salvation Army's White Center Community Center recently to offer suggestions…MORE

The fruition of a new pocket park will depend largely on direct donations and neighbors are hoping the community will pitch in.

Ballard Corners Park will be built along the west side of 17th Avenue Northwest between Northwest 62nd and 63rd…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation says "skinnying" up a portion of a city street could reduce the risk of crashes and increase traffic flow, making it safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

The idea, called a "road diet," is one of…MORE

For over 20 years, Marcia Brunner volunteered her time with the Phinney Neighorhood Association, Greenwood Senior Center and the Greenwood Seafair Parade, while spending ten hours a week tutoring children at Adams Elementary School.

Now…MORE