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Leif Erickson simply did not want to move after 45 years at Shilshole Bay Marina, causing anguish to workmen who struggled five days, encountering unexpected brass rods and the statue's legs full of concrete.

It was finally removed…MORE

After a trip back to the architect's drafting table to reduce costs, the expanded Southwest Branch of the Seattle Public Library re-opens Saturday, March 10.

Six general contractors bid to build the Southwest Library in 2004 but all of the…MORE

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council is seeking applicants for an open at-large council position.

The seat became open when King County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Cox, who also was president of the council, was killed in the line of…MORE

The death of a Bellevue apartment dweller by a falling crane last year has prompted state lawmakers to look at ways of ensuring that such a tragedy does not occur again. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Ballard, and Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland, have…MORE

King County Metro Transit has increased bus service thanks to a transit initiative recently approved by voters.

In the Ballard area, Transit Now will finance added service to the Route 44 between Ballard, Wallingford and the University…MORE

The death of a Bellevue apartment dweller by a falling crane last year has prompted state lawmakers to look at ways of ensuring that such a tragedy does not occur again. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Ballard, and Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland, have…MORE

Dr. Rodney F. Hochman has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of Swedish Hospital.

Hochman is currently executive vice president of Sentara Healthcare, a major medical system with seven acute-care hospitals, 1,…MORE

Phil Lutes has been named deputy managing director of the Seaport Division at the Port of Seattle. His first day on the job was Monday, Feb. 5.

Before joining the Port, Lutes spent 28 years with Westwood Shipping Lines where his last post…MORE

Ballots were mailed last week to absentee voters for the March 13 special election on the Highline School District's $140 million educational programs and operations levy.

The four-year levy would replace a levy that expires this year.

The Woodland Park Zoo's controversial parking garage project was not on the agenda during their Transportation Demand Management plan open house recently, but a group of 60 people with protest signs showed up to voice their opinions anyways.…MORE