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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved its first general fee increase for camping, overnight facilities and watercraft launch services since 2003.

The increases, intended to catch the agency up to market rates and to…MORE

The Seattle City Council has placed a series of amendments to the City Charter on the November ballot.

A key amendment will allow the council to reconfirm the appointments of city department heads every four years, including Parks and…MORE

A surge of sidewalk cafes are turning trendy Ballard inside out. They're good for business, customers love them, and new zoning permits are getting the green light.

From 2001 to 2005, just one establishment per year recieved a sidewalk…MORE

Businesses and community groups in Ballard are criticizing Seattle and Washington State Departments of Transportation for failing to adequately evaluate economic risks from what could be as many as 10 years of traffic headaches building an…MORE

A new playground project now in the fundraising stage, could brighten up the playground behind the Salmon Bay School.

The 35-year-old field has cracked asphalt with weeds coming up.

The Des Moines City Council launched a discussion last week about proposed changes to the marina.

Remodeling the harbormaster's house, building a marina hardware store, adding more guest moorage and replacing the bulkhead are options that…MORE

The Elliott Bay Water Taxi ended its ninth sailing season at last Saturday evening by marking the completion of its most successful season yet.

King County Metro Transit projects overall ridership for the season will be more than 118,000…MORE

SeaTac voters have refused in a very close contest to raise their property taxes to pay for two new fire stations and hire more firefighters.

Final results, certified by King County Elections Friday, showed 1,526 votes (49.24 percent)…MORE

After growing 12 percent last year, Washington's merchandise exports rose 38.7 percent in the first six months of this year, according to state figures.

If this growth continues, the state will easily surpass its old export record set back…MORE

Showcase 2006 happens Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.

Billed as "A Feast of the Burien Arts Community," this year's free event is one for the entire family.

Produced by the Burien Coalition for the…MORE