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Some of the fragile peace between the Port of Seattle and neighboring airport communities has washed away this winter after a string of environmental incidents at the third runway site.

The state Ecology Department has fined the Port of…MORE

Federal Way parents might wholeheartedly agree with Susan Kovalik when she asserts that the teenage brain operates differently than that of an adult.

Patricia Davis was elected president of the Port of Seattle Commission by her fellow commissioners .

Other officers for 2006 are: Lloyd Hara, Vice President; Alec Fisken, Secretary; John Creighton, Assistant Secretary and Bob Edwards,…MORE

The Burien Council decided Jan. 9 to select an outside agency to conduct an investigation into allegations of ethics violations against new Mayor Joan McGilton and Councilman Gordon Shaw.

On a 4-1 vote, with new Deputy Mayor Jack Block Jr…MORE

The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce wants permanent directional signs put up along State Route 99 and Interstate 5 showing the way to Alki Beach and perhaps other West Seattle attractions such as Lincoln Park.

Executive Director Patti…MORE

Outsider councilman Gene Fisher became an insider Jan. 3 after lawmakers unanimously selected him as SeaTac’s new mayor.

Fisher was first elected to the council six years ago as a limited-government, pro-small business reformer. He was re-…MORE

The city of SeaTac will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25, for a discussion of land use around the two planned local Light Rail stations.

Representatives of Sound Transit will be on hand to answer questions as well.

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Joan McGilton, who was elected last fall to a second term on the city council, was selected by her fellow lawmakers as Burien’s new mayor on Jan. 9.

Councilman Jack Block Jr.

The Samoan Christian Fellowship Church honored the Des Moines City Council with a celebration during the council’s Jan. 12 meeting.

Councilman Bob Sheckler was re-elected mayor by consensus.

Between 2:40 and 3 p.m. on Jan.