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For over two years, Ballard resident Linda Smith waited to face the man who robbed and assaulted her aunt Irma, causing injuries that would eventually lead to her death.

Smith finally saw Tony Dale Green up close when he recently pleaded…MORE

The Seattle Department of Transportation says "skinnying" up a portion of a city street could reduce the risk of crashes and increase traffic flow, making it safer for both drivers and pedestrians.

The idea, called a "road diet," is one of…MORE

The fruition of a new pocket park will depend largely on direct donations and neighbors are hoping the community will pitch in.

Ballard Corners Park will be built along the west side of 17th Avenue Northwest between Northwest 62nd and 63rd…MORE

Seattle Police issued more than 800 traffic tickets over the last two years to motorists on 35th Avenue Southwest in response to High Point residents' complaints about speeders, yet drivers still challenge the radar gun.

Recently the…MORE

For over 20 years, Marcia Brunner volunteered her time with the Phinney Neighorhood Association, Greenwood Senior Center and the Greenwood Seafair Parade, while spending ten hours a week tutoring children at Adams Elementary School.

Now…MORE

West Seattle Rotarian Marti Anderson was in for quite a surprise when she showed up at Salty's for her club's regular Tuesday meeting. The members had baked over 100 dozen cookies for her son Lance Corporal Ian Anderson, a Marine deployed in…MORE

Des Moines council members got their first look at the city's proposed 2007 budget on Nov. 16.

The budget of almost $50 million calls for operating expenses of $29 million and capital spending of $21 million.

Seattle City Councilwoman Sally J. Clark is looking for a candidate to fill position on the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.

The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission is a seven-member citizen body that interprets, administers…MORE

Highline public schools are safe now and will become even safer as a result of a bond measure passed by voters in March, according to the district's security director.

School safety is on the minds of many parents following several recent…MORE

The Seattle School Board voted unanimously last week to co-house the Viewlands Elementary Autism All-Inclusion program at Broadview-Thomson next fall.

Broadview-Thomson will become a K-8 grade program.

The proposal had drawn little…MORE