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SeaTac now has a franchise agreement for a pipeline containing flammable jet fuel that flows through the city.

Lawmakers approved Jan. 24 an annual $12,960 franchise fee for the Olympic Pipeline Co.

The fee will be adjusted yearly…MORE

Next Tuesday, February 7, city residents and taxpayers will vote whether to pass or fail a bond financing a long-range plan for the renovation and rebuilding of the district's schools and facilities. In order to pass, a "supermajority", at least…MORE

First grade students at Whittier Elementary School joined the festivities for the Chinese Lunar New Year, celebrating the Year of the Dog.

The Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year in January or February, depending the Lunar…MORE

Des Moines Beach Park is now a nationally recognized historic district.

The Des Moines City Council was informed of this latest development at their Jan. 26 meeting.

"It's very exciting," said Councilwoman Susan White, who has…MORE

The sale of properties from the aborted monorail project will end in mid-March, when sealed bids are opened.

None of the now-surplus properties have been sold yet, said Jonathon Buchter, chief of operations and one of four remaining…MORE

Several Ballard neighborhood groups are seeking to get the Washington Legislature to compel the Seattle Monorail Project to consider selling property on the basis of factors besides the highest bid.

The monorail agency has stated that its…MORE

What would it be like if animals could talk? Even before Dr. Doolittle conversed with beast and fowl, or Mr. Ed chatted with Wilbur, countless animal lovers and pet owners have wondered what Fido or Fluffy might say if their thoughts could be…MORE

The Seattle Monorail Project is selling its property to pay off debt and end the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax but several neighborhood groups in Ballard are asking state legislators to change that process.

The Ballard District Council, Loyal…MORE

Mayor Greg Nickels is launching a campaign to get Seattle to annex all or part of North Highline.

The mayor plans to suggest the Seattle City Council take the first steps toward annexing North Highline this year. Designating North Highline…MORE

Throughout the incredible changes in the area over the past thirty years, Daniel L. Graham has been a constant. If he seems as dependable as the U.S. Mail, it's because he is the USPS.

A letter carrier for the Marine Hills neighborhood…MORE