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The lights went out for five to six days in much of West Seattle and White Center after high winds flattened trees, which tore down electrical power lines as they fell during a Dec. 15 storm.

With thousands of Westsiders cold and in the…MORE

The debate over whether Burien should annex North Highline dominated local news in 2006.

However, plenty of other important events occurred throughout the year.

Here's a month-by-month review of what made news in Highline…MORE

When community groups across the city said Seattle isn't as safe as it could be, city hall listened, adding money for 31 additional police officers in the city's biennial budget.

Community groups here say that's only a starting point.…MORE

Timothy Wood, who created the Highline School District's Waskowitz Environmental Leadership and Service Programs, has received a 2006 Golden Apple award.

The statewide Golden Apple Awards program is sponsored by KCTS TV and funded by PEMCO…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels nominated Stella Chao, a longtime community leader, as the new director of the city's Department of Neighborhoods.

"Stella has a passion for bringing people together, building community and serving the residents of…MORE

A long-held vision for expanded social and health care services for residents of SeaTac and South King County is taking shape as The Village at Angle Lake project finishes up this month.

Developed by Lutheran Community Services Northwest (…MORE

Washington State Ferries customers traveling over the holidays will have plenty of opportunity to get to their destination as a Monday holiday means that many travelers will depart early, sailing on Thursday and Friday.

Others will wait…MORE

When Mark Benedum takes the reins at Highline Medical Center, the transition will be a seamless change of leadership.

Benedum, who currently is chief operating officer at Highline, will succeed Paul Tucker on Jan. 1.

Tucker has…MORE

Former Deputy Chief Brian Wilson appointed to top spot in FWPD

Federal Way City Manager Neal Beets announced today the appointment of Brian Wilson as Federal Way's Chief of Police.

Chief Wilson replaces Chief Anne Kirkpatrick who is…MORE

"Merry Christmas" is back on the lips of many retailers greeting shoppers this holiday season - much to the delight of the 32 percent of those who say they're offended when a store clerk who instead uses the generic but politically correct "Happy…MORE