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Ballard High at long last is getting its very own multi-purpose synthetic turf field.

The Seattle School District and D.A. Hogan Architects, presented plans for the new multi-purpose field last week.

The South Park Bridge loomed large in the debate over North Highline's possible annexation as Seattle City Council members criticized a proposed agreement with King County concerning responsibility for the dilapidated structure.

During a…MORE

Bekka Simmons, a 19- year-old Highline College student, was crowned Miss Burien 2007 on Nov. 18.

The new Miss Burien is a singer - the fourth in a row.

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in Ballard by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't grown…MORE

A new public safety package adopted by the Seattle City Council could add about seven new sworn police officers in West Seattle by mid-2009, but some wonder if that's enough to address major staffing shortages in a police department that hasn't…MORE

Officials from SeaTac, Burien, Tukwila, Normandy Park, King County and the Port of Seattle gathered Nov. 14 at SeaTac City Hall for a presentation on cooperative fire services, including a possible merger of departments.

Retired Fire Chief…MORE

Ongoing water testing results in Seattle Public Schools show elevated levels of toxins in 35 schools including five in the Ballard area; Adams, Ballard High School, Greenwood, Whitman and Whittier.

Lead levels in some of the water samples…MORE

The uncertain permanent replacement of malfunctioning crosswalk lights in front of the Salmon Bay K-8 School has some parents worried about the safety of their children.

The Seattle Department of Transportation recently removed the…MORE

The Burien City Council voted 5-2 on Nov.

Democrats maintained their domination of all legislative seats representing the Highline area in the Nov. 7 general election.

All incumbents easily won re-election in the 11th, 33rd and 34th Legislative Districts.

In the one race…MORE