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After spending 24 hours without power during last week's storm, I realized how much we all rely on electricity.

On Thursday, I drove through town towards the SODO district to pick up my wife, just…MORE

Governor Christine Gregoire wants to let Seattle residents decide whether they want a tunnel or a new viaduct to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct along the downtown waterfront.

The governor called for a vote before the end of the next…MORE

Editor's note: This is the first of two articles on a "changing of the guard" at Highline Medical Center in Burien.

Nightlife premises in Ballard and throughout the city would be required to abide by specific security, litter and noise regulations if the Seattle City Council approves legislation proposed by Mayor Greg Nickels last month.

Nickels says…MORE

"I urge those with a strong interest in pedestrian issues and keeping Seattle a walkable city to consider this important position" said Nickels.

The board was established in 1993 and advises the mayor, City Council and departments on…MORE

For over 20 years, members of the South King Fire & Rescue Fire Department have helped needy families during the holidays.

An oak tree estimated to be 40 to 50 years old was destroyed by someone who hacked it with a sharp instrument in downtown Ballard last week.

The tree, located at northwest corner of Leary Avenue Northwest and Northwest Vernon Place was…MORE

The city of Seattle announced five civic improvement projects in West Seattle won grants of up to $15,000 each in the latest quarterly round of "small and simple grants" from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

The city awarded money…MORE

Public Health - Seattle & King County and South King Fire & Rescue recently introduced a new King County Medic One unit for the Des Moines-Federal Way area.

The new paramedic unit - known by its call sign as Medic 13 - is quartered…MORE

The Food Research and Action Center says Seattle joins five other cities at the bottom of the food stamp participation list, with barely half of eligible people receiving food assistance through the federal Food Stamp Program.

The program…MORE