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At 17 years old, on the small island of Saipan in the Pacific Islands, Mona Hickey became the one-thousandth person to start a blog on Blogger, the free blog publishing software.

"I was on a small island and I needed an outlet, for…MORE

Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Ken Bounds has officially denied resident's requests to leave field lights at the Loyal Heights Playfield off for more than one night a week, limiting the fields' availability to five nights a week.…MORE

Residents of Federal Way and surrounding areas will soon be able to jog, climb, swim, take yoga, learn Pilates, relax in a sauna, have a birthday party and attend community classes all in one place.

In June, the City of Federal Way began…MORE

When Peggy Sturdivant first started a blog about Ballard she had no idea it would change her life.

"I feel a responsibility now to the whole community," said Sturdivant, a Ballard resident for 19 years. "I've discovered I'm looking at…MORE

Seattle Public Utilities has saved about $76 million over the past two years - bringing more than $10 a month in savings for residential ratepayers.

Utilities' "asset management" policies are based on the best practices of the world's best…MORE

South Seattle Community College has taken the next step in its plan to offer its own four-year degree - a bachelor's of applied science in hospitality management.

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the college's…MORE

Seattle residents may drop off their Christmas trees and greens for free at Seattle Public Utilities' North and South Recycling and Disposal stations between Dec. 26 and Jan. 14.

The South Recycling and Disposal Station is located at 2nd…MORE

Residents and city park planners are working up ideas for West Seattle's newest park but, as is the trend lately, Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking to citizens to come up with some of the money for the project.

There's a vacant lot…MORE

The U.S. Coast Guard strongly encourages mariners to properly secure their boats while in moorage, anchorage or on the beach.

Due to recent high winds, rain and rough waters, many vessels have been found adrift or washed up on the beach.…MORE

Seattle followed Burien's lead and voted to designate North Highline as a potential annexation area, meaning it will take a closer look at annexing White Center and Boulevard Park.

The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 last week to study the…MORE