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Burien City Councilwoman Sally Nelson recently was appointed vice chair of the National League of Cities CityFutures Panel on Equity and Opportunity in 2007.

League president Bart Peterson, mayor of Indianapolis announced Nelson's…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels has nominated Stella Chao, a long-time community leader, as the new director of the city*s Department of Neighborhoods.

"Stella has a passion for bringing people together, building community and serving the residents of…MORE

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 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