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Seattle set a new record for recycling rates, with 52.1 percent of residential garbage heading to recycling bins instead of the landfills.

The residential recycling rate climbed by 2.7 percentage points compared to 2004 and was 2.2…MORE

Getting from West Seattle to wherever on the bus is now just a Google away thanks to the next generation of online trip planning from King County and Google.

"This partnership between Metro and Google combines 21st century technology in a…MORE

The next Seattle Schools' superintendent should breed inspiration within the community while also possessing strong leadership skills and sound financial know-how, parents told the national search firm hired to look for a new district chief.…MORE

Violinist Hilary Hahn plays Bach at Tractor Tavern - after a Benaroya gig

By Kate Levin

By 1:30 a.m. Sunday, the crowd at Ballard's Tractor Tavern had mostly cleared out, but for a few dedicated Hilary Hahn fans.

SeaTac City Councilman Tony Anderson has been caught up in a controversy over sexually explicit emails exchanged on Port of Seattle Police computers.

Anderson, a Port Police lieutenant, is a budget administrator who no longer works in the…MORE

Merchants from the Junction Association and representatives of West Seattle neighborhood organizations escorted Mayor Greg Nickels around the business district Saturday afternoon.

Starting at ArtsWest Gallery, about 20 people accompanied…MORE

Margaret Mitchell might be turning over in her grave. But then again, she might be laughing hysterically. We will never know.

But the author of the beloved literary classic Gone With The Wind would certainly have a boisterous reaction one…MORE

Washington State Ferries began its winter sailing schedule this month, which will continue through March.

Weekend service on the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route was reduced from three vessels to two.

The winter season is…MORE

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Unlicensed pets could fetch a hefty fine this year if Seattle Animal Shelter officers can catch them.

Thanks to a $250,000 boost in its annual budget the shelter has hired three additional officers, increasing its patrol staff to 15 as…MORE