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Unlicensed pets could fetch a hefty fine this year if Seattle Animal Shelter officers can catch them.

Thanks to a $250,000 boost in its annual budget, the shelter hired three additional officers, increasing its patrol staff to 15 as part…MORE

Across the state, many high school students with developmental disabilities are being denied the privilege of participating in graduation with their classmates.

But, State Rep.

Study results support the effectiveness of restricted driver's licenses for teens that limit nighttime driving and the number of passengers in the car, according to the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety.

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Industry veteran Tay Yoshitani was named the new chief executive officer of the Port of Seattle last week.

The port operates Sea-Tac International Airport.

Airport director Mark Reis will report to Yoshitani.

Yoshitani, who…MORE

The transfiguration of High Point - biggest construction project in West Seattle in decades - is at the midpoint and a few changes are being instituted for phase two.

Instead of having one contractor as in phase one, separate contractors…MORE

Many years from now, people will drive by what used to be 431 S.W. 150th St. in Burien, and vividly remember the classic restaurant that once was there.

You know, the one with the irresistible pot roast, comfort foods that soothed the…MORE

Arthur O. Jarvis, currently superintendent of Enumclaw School District, has been appointed chief financial officer of Seattle Public Schools effective Jan. 15.

"This school system is very fortunate to attract an individual with Dr. Jarvis…MORE

King County Councilman Dow Constantine requested a formal council review of the local response to December's massive windstorm, to see what lessons can be learned from the natural disaster that left trees toppled, roads blocked, and hundreds of…MORE

Many parents desire to play a more active role in their child's education, but rarely have the chance to do so.

Gatewood Elementary and Denny Middle Schools are helping parents by bringing that opportunity for involvement, literally,…MORE

While the search for a new superintendent is still in its infancy, whoever gets the job will likely have his or her hands full; enrollment in the 45,000-student district is slowly declining and a contentious school closure process has divided the…MORE