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King County Executive Ron Sims recently appointed 21 commission members to review the county's charter.

Two of those appointed are from the Highline area: Tara Jo Heinecke of Des Moines, the former chairwoman of the 33rd Legislative…MORE

HB 1024

Phasing out the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers.

By a vote of 41 to 8 on April 3, the Senate approved HB 1024, which would prohibit the sale, manufacture or distribution of products that contain polybrominated diphenyl…MORE

Todd Beamer High School's Dance Team is making a name for itself across the State as the team to watch, emulate, and to beat.

Competing at the 2007 WIAA State Dance Competition in the Yakima Sun Dome on March 24, the Titan team took first…MORE

The City of Federal Way is seeking volunteers to assist in two projects on Earth Day, April 21, 2007: the clean-up of the Brooklake Blueberry Farm and a graffiti removal project entitled "Operation Cover-up".

Activities at the Blueberry…MORE

There's a reason today's seniors are christened "The Greatest Generation." There's no slowing them down.

The Des Moines waterfront is recognized by local residents and visitors alike as the crown jewel of the "waterland community."

Now plans, both modest and grand, are underway to bring new life to the waterfront and to attract more visitors…MORE

An article in the March 28 edition erroneously stated that all northbound lanes of I-5 will be closed for a couple of weeks in August.

The repair work on the stretch of I-5 from Spokane Street northward to the I-90 interchange will be done…MORE

HB 1094

Making transportation appropriations for 2007-2009. By a vote of 81 to 16 on March 26, the House approved HB 1094, which would make appropriations to the 2007-09 state transportation budget. The transportation budget is one of…MORE

Small Faces Child Development Center is one of several youth and family service centers city wide that will face funding complications pending the school boards decision on how to deal with their surplus properties. Amber Trillo

The Explorer West Middle School Board of Trustees has elected Evan Hundley as its new Head of School.

"After 14 years teaching and coaching at University Preparatory Academy, I am eager to apply my experiences and lead this dynamic, small…MORE