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The state House Democratic caucus elected Rep. Joe McDermott (D-West Seattle) to join their Leadership team as Caucus Education Policy Leader.

"I am honored to receive this new leadership responsibility," McDermott said. "It gives me the…MORE

The North Highline Unincorporated Area Council took in a new member and dismissed another.

Christine Waldman was appointed to take the position at-large that had been held by Deputy Steve Cox, who was killed in the line of duty Dec. 2. Cox…MORE

The discharging of personal fireworks will remain illegal in SeaTac after voters on Feb.

Seattle City Light is urging its customers to be on guard against telephone con artists posing as utility bill collectors.

Recently, several customers reported that they received phone calls from people claiming to be City Light bill…MORE

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HB 1057

Requesting information on the use of alternative fuels.

By a vote of 94 to 3 on Jan. 29, 2007, the House approved HB 1057, which would require certain information…MORE

Ballard state Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles says with the cost of the war in Iraq mounting and President Bush calling for an escalation of troop levels, she and several other lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Memorial 8003, which calls on Congress…MORE

Four Seattle Board of Parks Commissioners resigned last month after the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance that gives the council the authority to appoint half of the seven-member advisory board and creates one new position.

The…MORE

The Ballard Chamber of Commerce gave out its 2006 annual awards last week during an evening reception at the Nordic Heritage Museum.

The King Salmon Award went to Sterling Savings Bank in recognition of its outstanding contributions to…MORE

$60,615,000 - Environmental Stewardship, Maintenance and Programming; for stewardship awareness programs, teen leadership, senior and adult programs, teen transportation and assistance for low-income families, tree, trail and field maintenance…MORE

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HB 1057

Requesting information on the use of alternative fuels.

By a vote of 94 to 3 on Jan. 29, 2007, the House approved HB 1057, which would require certain information…MORE