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Des Moines council members got their first look at the city's proposed 2007 budget on Nov. 16.

The budget of almost $50 million calls for operating expenses of $29 million and capital spending of $21 million.

Ongoing water testing results in Seattle Public Schools show elevated levels of toxins in 35 schools including five in the Ballard area; Adams, Ballard High School, Greenwood, Whitman and Whittier.

Lead levels in some of the water samples…MORE

The uncertain permanent replacement of malfunctioning crosswalk lights in front of the Salmon Bay K-8 School has some parents worried about the safety of their children.

The Seattle Department of Transportation recently removed the…MORE

The Burien City Council voted 5-2 on Nov.

Democrats maintained their domination of all legislative seats representing the Highline area in the Nov. 7 general election.

All incumbents easily won re-election in the 11th, 33rd and 34th Legislative Districts.

In the one race…MORE

Led by chief academic officer Carla Santorno, Seattle Public Schools will be operating under a new academic vision aimed at building common curriculum to help students graduate high school and be prepared for college and work.

The plan is…MORE

A $140.4 million, four-year levy for Highline public schools will be on the March 13 special election ballot.

On Nov. 8, Highline board members approved placing the measure before voters.

When the Seattle School Board called off phase two of school closures last month it left Viewlands Elementary students and parents feeling a little lost.

"It's mass confusion--no one knows really what to do," said Viewlands parent Lynn…MORE

Burien Little Theatre promises to puts the "fun" into dysfunctional with A Tuna Christmas, the hilarious sequel to the hit comedy Greater Tuna, which opens Friday, Nov.

For some people, there's nothing better than a turkey dinner and a free sleeping bag on Thanksgiving day.

About 150 homeless are expected to attend the Calvary Lutheran Church's Thanksgiving Day dinner, which is actually served during the…MORE